Emancipation Oak

19th of November in the year of 1863. The date of not just one of the famous reflection speeches on a battle of the American Civil War, but one of the most famous speeches in American History. Known as the Gettysburg Address, performed by the 16th president of the United States: Abraham Lincoln. This obviously is not the only speech given on a battle fought on American soil. The Battle of Bunker Hill for example, fought in Boston during the American Revolution was analyzed by Daniel Webster in…

When asked to choose a president between President Abraham Lincoln, President George Washington, and President Thomas Lincoln, I did not even have to deliberate between the three. I choose Abraham Lincoln as the president who i felt soared over the other two, and who i felt stood out a little more than the others, although all of these presidents did remarkable things that helped shape America to what it is now. In this essay i will go into detail about some of the things and reasons he really…

Lincoln’s Leadership Leadership is portrayed through many ways. Whether it is seen at home, school, or community, it is likely done for the same purpose: displaying yourself as a role model. Many presidents have shown a good representation of the United States of America. There is Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama who have demonstrated great leadership. Lincoln has shown leadership since a young child. Beyond all, Abraham Lincoln has made it evident that he…

The United States Election is drawing near in mere days—thus people would like to remember and compared all the presidents in our history to truly see who comes out on top among the most rounded and successful presidents. It’s simple to name off presidents that failed off the low-end during their presidency—but it is difficult to put together a list of many successful presidents and significant impact during their time and beyond. The three presidents I considered to be the greatest in the…

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years” (Lincoln). Despite being so young when he passed away, Lincoln’s 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…

Prentis Beeman lived a short life. He had a wife and two children, and is now buried in Bethany Cemetery. Prentis was born in Illinois before his entire family moved to Elsberry, Missouri. He lived with his, mother, father, and uncle until he was old enough to live on his own. Prentis Beeman was the son of Jay and May E. Beeman. He was born in Jerseyville, Illinois on October 19, 1874. When Prentis was a child, his family decided to move from Illinois to the Winfield-Elsberry area. His family…

Some of the most influential people in the world have mental illnesses. However, the mental illness they had did not determine their success. Abraham Lincoln was one of these people that I am talking about. Although, Abraham Lincoln was not diagnosed with depression while he was alive, he more than likely would have been diagnosed with depression if he was alive today. Not to mention, the reminiscences of Lincoln's friends describe him as he's always the most depressed person they've ever seen…

least another presidential term and the civil war would have ceased, as Abe’s opponent, Democratic Presidential Nominee George B. McClellan had planned to offer a peace agreement to the South and maintain the Union for what is was; therefore, the Emancipation Proclamation would have deteriorated and lose all meaning and purpose for which it stood. Abraham Lincoln to Committee from Baltimore Convention, June 9, 1864 (Acceptance of the Nomination for the Presidency). Digital image. The Library of…

The primary issue during the campaign of 1864 was the Civil War and determining how it was going to come to a conclusion. President Lincoln's campaign focused on peace between the states and to keep the Union intact. Lincoln wanted to fight the war and win while his opposing candidate George B. McClellan wanted to cease fighting and negotiate with the Confederacy. When the Southern armies began having success even Lincoln feared that he was going to lose the election. Everything changed on…

Miles Goodyear was born in 1817 on February 24th. He was a mountain man during the last few years of the fur trade. Both of his parents died when he was young. So he was bound out to a farmer in Connecticut until 1834. Then he joined the whiteman spaulding missionary party. He traveled with them to fort hall along the snake river. Then he left to find his fortune in he mountains. He then married a daughter of the Ute chief pe-teet-neet named Pomona. Then is 1845 he decided to make a home along…