Why Is Abraham Lincoln Considered The Most Influential

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All three of these men were incredilbly powerful, and capable of conquering great tasks, and deeds needed in the great country of America. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson were all very influential men whom helped shape the country to be the way it is now. They each played a part in structuring the United States, ending prejudice, and keeping the country strong through rough periods of time.

Of the three presidents, I believe that Abraham Lincoln was the most powerful, and influential. Beginning with the topic of "race", he put an end to slavery, making it unlawful, and began a time of striving for racial peace throughout the states. Hatred was still present, but began to slow down, decrease, in a way. If

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