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    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…

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    Oration in Memory of Abraham Lincoln Frederick Douglas was one of the most well-known racial equality advocates. He was the son of a slave woman and unknown white man who escaped slavery around age 20. Douglas wrote 3 autobiographies about his time as a slave, including real names and locations. He moved to Europe for a few years after his autobiographies were published as to not be captured back into slavery. Frederick Douglas also had his own anti-slavery newspaper called The North Star.…

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    The societies today and the country whole, would not be like the way it is today if it wasn 't for our great leader stepping up as the leader he is today when America is in this time of need. Abraham Lincoln was not only our 16th president but also our father in freedom. The book Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution by James M. McPherson will tell you how America had its role in the revolution to freedom. At this point in America, a lot of recessions have occurred in the country…

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    Abraham accomplished his number one thing he wanted with hard work. Abraham didn't want slavery or to be spread. He was involved in Civil War. He is self taught which makes it amazing how he accomplish to be a president. Want to know more about him in the Abraham Lincoln? Abraham was born on February 12, 1809. Father is Thomas Lincoln. Mother Nancy Hanks, died when Lincoln was a young boy. Shortly, after Thomas married Sarah Johnston. She was supportive in Lincoln’s education . Lincoln was…

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    How Abraham lincoln has changed the world for us today. In the war there was a big disagreement over slavery. The Southerners wanted to protect their rights to have and own black slaves.The only way they were able to do that was by the agriculture and it was their main profit in the south.All of the Southern states have threatened over slavery.They wanted to protect every right they had they would do anything to keep their slaves because they “needed them. “ They thought…

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    Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of the greatest Presidents of the United States history from his work with the civil rights movement and his unique appearance (McPherson 94). Standing at six foot four inches, he was one of the tallest presidents in history. He is also famously known for his dealings with slavery and the abolishment of it. His independent background made him strong willed, and able to fight for what he believed in (Bio). In his Presidential acceptance speech, he criticized…

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    Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head. Abraham Lincoln, the loved 16th president of the United States, was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. John Wilkes Booth was an actor and southern sympathizer. On April 14, 1865 around 9:22 AM, five days after the end of the civil war, Booth attacked Lincoln in the Presidential Box of Ford’s Theatre. Both only knew that Lincoln was watching a play because Booth accidentally overheard it. Both, being an actor, knew his way around the theatre so he…

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    Abraham Lincoln was a well-known individual who changed American culture by forming the process of the Emancipation Proclamation which led to the end of slavery in the United States. Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. Abraham was a very avid reader during his childhood. Many people viewed Abraham as “lazy” since he did not like the hard labor work that had to do with the frontier life. Many people though that Abraham did these things to get out of doing the…

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    in those years 44 presidents have held office. Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton are two who stand out for being great leaders and great people. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president from 1861 until 1865 when he was assassinated. Bill Clinton, the 42nd president, served from 1993 to 2001; he was inaugurated at age 46. Both men served the country during times of tragedy, but told great speeches that helped piece America back together again. For Lincoln that was his Gettysburg Address which he…

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    There are many leaders who have made America a better place. However, Abraham Lincoln 's aspirations, passion, and beliefs changed the course of history of not only America, but the world as well. Abraham Lincoln’s life defines the American experience: free, allows for self-expression, and opportunistic. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, knew that change was necessary to transform America into a flourishing country. His willingness to go to war to keep the Union together…

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