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    Mead, Lyle, Narrator. The Conspiracy of Abraham Lincoln. , YouTube, 2009. In this video, the narrator goes into detail about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. In the beginning, John Wilkes Booth is described as ensuring that he can definitely escape, making sure that the notch and stick are still on the exit. He then awaits the climactic scene, then as the audience begins to laugh, he shoots Abraham Lincoln on top of the balcony of the theatre. Then, Wilkes quickly rushes out of the theatre,…

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    Ross Ifland Mr. Traughber English 9 May 20, 2015 Abraham Lincoln When people think of an American hero the first people that should stick out is some of our political leaders. One of the most famous political leaders today is Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, he is known for the Gettysburg Address, and getting rid of slavery for he was the president of the union during the Civil war. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. He was born in a…

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    way one acts and leads others. A great leader has several dimensions and can overcome many obstacles. When thinking of great American leaders that have overcome obstacles and tribulations, one man comes to mind. I have chosen to write my paper on Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is believed to be one of the greatest American leaders due to the impact he had on the nation during his presidency. Lincoln had a distinct personality that was considered to be humane and authentic. Lincoln’s leadership style…

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    Abraham Lincoln’s life of president led to the great years of the presidency contract as he is known today this explains everything that happened in his lifetime of series and events that was so mind-blowing, after all he was the 16th president. Abe grew up in a difficult place that was a little cute unknown town. His mom gave birth to him in a log cabin while his dad helped settle new parts in the country. When time passed his mom sadly died when he was only nine years old. His father…

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    made them effective leader. Abraham Lincoln has very unique leadership style; he often tells a story to demonstrated his point. But not only he has unique style of leadership, he also love his country very much. For the loved of his country, he fought to keep his nation not to split apart, freed the slaves, and his dedication to develop the future of agriculture and education system that’s why he is the considered the greatest president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln bravely fought to…

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    Abraham Lincoln was elected on 6 November 1860 and his election played a role in the abolishment of slavery. Before Lincoln was elected he was open about his views about slavery. Abraham Lincoln believed that slavery was immoral and shouldn’t exist in America. Abraham did not have any supporters in the Southern States of the States at they were pro slavery as slaves worked on their plantations and essential for their economy. The northern states however supported the abolishment of slavery. Many…

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    Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln grew up poor, but still grew up dreaming that he could change the world and he freed slaves all over the USA and he is proud of that. Early life Abraham's first time seeing the world was in hardin county,kentucky on February 12 1809. As a kid, it was hard for Lincoln because he was moving 24/7, Moved to many different places like Macon county,indiana,and illinois. It was also hard because his parents were illiterate. One of the things lincoln loved to is to…

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    Abraham Lincoln is the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He is also known for many things but most famous for the freeing of slaves in the South (The Confederate States of America). Before Inauguration: Abraham was a very smart man and with a high sense of the world, so Abraham took advantage of the rising tensions of slavery by saying “He would free the slaves “. Doing this made very popular and decided to run as senator for Illinois. He ran against Douglas (none of my…

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    Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was president from 1861 to 1865. His nicknames were ‘Honest Abe’ and ‘Illinois Rail-Slitter’. Before and during his presidency he was an interesting man. Many people think that Abraham was one of the most honest and grandest presidents America has had so far. Abraham was born February 12 1809, in Hardin (now Larue) County, Kentucky. He was born in a log cabin in the woods miles from the nearest town. He had an older sister, Sarah…

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    In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected and is now considered by many people to be our nation’s greatest president for his many accomplishments and his great leadership skills. He led our nation through its greatest domestic crisis, the civil war, he also helped with the effort to put an end to slavery. Which in my opinion does make him one of the greatest presidents. I believe he is one of the greatest presidents because he led our country through the civil war. This is significant because it is…

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