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    Abraham Lincoln’s Ethical Leadership “Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of America’s greatest heroes due to… his incredible impact on the nation,” who exhibited his ethical leadership throughout his career (http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540#synopsis). Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States; he served as President through 1861-1865 (http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540#synopsis). After becoming a President, his biggest accomplishment…

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    One of the most influential persons in American history is the one that kept America one nation: Abraham Lincoln. Truly, it is inspiring that one man born in a one-room cabin on the Kentucky frontier would someday be considered the greatest leader of the greatest nation in the world. Many today believe only members of the elite class can change the world, but the life of Lincoln begs to differ. A self-educated man, Lincoln received very little help in his career in politics. Being the first…

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    During my visit in June, 2015 at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial across from Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., I was intrigued by how much detail was shown throughout the entire sculpture giving its presence a powerful message. The building contains a large sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and two speeches that he wrote having a significant impact in the United States of America. There were multiple parties involved in the completion of the artwork, but who was behind it was Henry Bacon. Daniel…

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    In January 1st, 1863, the famous Emancipation Proclamation – an official document that seeks to end slavery, was issued by Abraham Lincoln - the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln has been well-known for his effort and decision towards ending slavery back in the 19th century. With persistence characteristic, he navigated simultaneously to maintain national unity, resolve the civil war, while also freeing the slaves. He was re-elected president in 1964. The following year, the Federal…

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    Abraham Lincoln was an amazing man. He was the man who ended slavery in the U.S.A. and helped us through the civil war. I am going to the Lincoln Memorial to learn more about him. I am a historian ready to learn. As I got to the memorial I heard a loud scraping sound. I walked into the room where the giant statue of Abraham Lincoln was supposed to be only to find that it wasn’t there! I still heard the scraping sound and didn’t know what to make of it before I heard a man groaning like he was…

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    Abraham Lincolns presidency had a lot to do with slavery and whether it should expand to the west or stay where it already existed. For Lincoln this was not an easy political issue to resolve. He had the southerners in one ear to expand slavery and the northerners in the other to abolish it. An issue that determined his entire career. One wrong move could spark a fire and create a war, and or lose half of the union because he interfered with slavery in the southern states. Lincoln did not want…

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    Known for his outstanding wisdom, leadership, and his lanky height of 6’4”, Abraham Lincoln served as United States of America’s sixteenth president, and as every person of the past, shaped history to what we have become today; however, he carried a heavy duty and led the American people in a powerful way during a critical time in our nation’s history. Abraham Lincoln entered this world on February 12, 1809 to a humble home in Kentucky laid on dirt floors. His father did not even know how to…

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    Abraham "Abe" Lincoln is a 15 year old, single, Caucasian, who's a command right hand male who can likewise compose with his left hand who has been admitted to a psychiatric healing facility on an automatic hold in light of the fact that he has happened to risk to other and himself. On January 15, 1996 Lincoln undermined to execute himself with a blade after a warmed contention which happened with his dad Mr. Abraham. After the contention the father discovered two or three pictures Abe had drawn…

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    achievements were worth a dozen lifetimes. Such accomplishments granted him the qualification of being a strong leader. One of his qualification to be a leader were his leadership traits. The traits Abraham Lincoln used to change America were standing for his beliefs, having unbiased opinions, and motivating others. Abraham Lincoln stood unmoving every single one of his decisions. He would never settle for what he believed was best for his nation and the people, no matter the personal insult.…

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    Strategic or Reactive: The transformation of Lincoln’s rhetoric during his presidency From an Illinois lawyer, to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most celebrated historical and political figures of all time. He led the United States through its civil war and paved the way to the abolition of slavery. Not only a proficient politician, but also an amazing rhetorician, Lincoln is the author of some of the most memorable speeches and letters in the…

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