Lincoln University

Having grown up seeing the portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in popular culture as ‘the great emancipator’ and a champion of black rights unprecedented in his era, I was absolutely shocked when I read the transcript of his debate with Stephen A. Douglass on September 18th 1858 wherein Lincoln stated he did not believe in political or social equality of the races. Realizing that Lincoln was perhaps not as progressive as I have come to believe made me question the extent to which the emancipation…

War had is one of the worst wars ever fought. There were challenges for the North and the South. Lincoln was elected President in November, 1860 and made his inaugural speech in March 1861, were two weeks before on February 16th, President Davis gave his inaugural speech to the Confederate States. Lincoln and Davis both were born in Kentucky, less than one-hundred miles from each other. Lincoln had very little schooling, was known as a storekeeper, country postmaster, rail-splitter,…

South Vs. The South is an unprecedented novel over the notorious Civil War written by William Freehling, Freehling, born on December 26, 1935, is an American historian and author who also is a Singletary Professor of the Humanities Emeritus at the University of Kentucky. In the preface, Freehling wrote, “A satisfying Civil War narrative must also illuminate the home front” (p. xi). This is truly a unique book for the fact that the author provides an incredible viewpoint. Freehling gracefully…

Lincoln MacCauley Alexander has been described by Dr. Daniel Hill as, "a proud chapter in Black Canadian History. A soldier, lawyer, and parliamentarian, he is a man of compassion and generosity who has given us pride and our children hope."(1) The impact that Alexander's journey to becoming the first black Member of Parliament in Canada has had is overwhelming. Lincoln M. Alexander played a significant role is positively influencing black Canadians throughout his life. This is demonstrated by…

Lincoln on Leadership Stephanie Kamataris MCPHS University Lincoln on Leadership Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips, illustrates the type of leader the former president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was. President Lincoln is the main character. Supporting characters include his confidantes William H. Seward, Lincoln’s secretary of state; Edward M. Stanton, Lincoln’s second secretary of war; and George Brinton McClellan, Lincoln’s general-in-chief. The novel entails…

economy labor work, had no rights to be free as an individual, or even the right to vote. Abraham Lincoln wrote a speech known as the Gettysburg address which provided a call to action for the preservation of the nation and the ideals of liberty and equality. Abraham Lincoln states “these dead shall not have died in vain; that the nation, shall have a new birth of freedom.” Between the time of Abraham Lincolns Gettysburg address the United States experienced a new birth of freedom for all:…

That is to say, Abraham Lincoln is an outstanding person for any individual to try and replicate. With that being said, certain benchmarks that Mr Lincoln excelled in can be applied to Mrs Clinton in order to evaluate her presidential qualities. The criteria being used to evaluate Hillary Clinton are honesty, charitability and being a great listener. It would be fair to say that these qualities are not the be all and end all of a remarkable president, but a great start…

this is an analysis essay of three of Carl Sandburg's poem. I will analyze three poems that Carl Sandburg wrote in different times in his life. Also throughout my realization, I will talk about how he has used countless examples of personification. He uses personification and relates back to his life and home. Carl Sandburg grew up in Galesburg Illinois. His parents emigrated from North Sweden and change their family name from Johnson to Sandburg. His family was very poor which forced him to…

Prior to the late nineteenth century, America was the land of oppression for African slaves. If they were captured in Africa by white men, they would be sent to the New World to work as slaves for the rest of their lives. Slaves were a form of property, so their white masters could work them as hard as they pleased. Field slaves had to work the fields for as long as their masters desired and house slaves were on duty at all times (PBS). Many people noticed how horribly the slaves were being…

Alexander H. Stephens was born on February 11, 1812. His parents died while he was fourteen, so he went to live with his uncle General Aaron Greer. He then graduated from Franklin University now known as Georgia University and went on to become politician starting his career in Whig party. Alexander cornerstone speech was followed by the secession of the state of Georgia form the Union. The cornerstone speech marks one of the reason for secession. During the time he gave “Cornerstone Speech” he…