Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was mainly known for being the 16th president of the United States (McClarie, 2013). The main principles that made Abraham Lincoln a really good leader was his communication and his commitment toward his goal (McClarie, 2013). His main goal was to get his education to become a lawyer and abolish slavery (Editors, 2015). There were obstacles he had to get through to accomplish his goal and it’s all in his history (Editors, 2015). Abraham Lincoln was born on…

The Lincoln Memorial "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." This is written above the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial as “an enduring symbol of unity, strength, and wisdom” (Lincoln Memorial U.S. National Park Service). Both the 16th President and the Lincoln Memorial stand for some important American concepts: democracy, freedom and equality, and unity. Henry Bacon, the architect of the…

“Lincoln: A Photobiography” is a book that recounts the entire life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States. This biography was awarded the John Newbery Medal and was written by Russell Freedman. Freedman seems to have a very positive attitude towards Lincoln because he writes of Lincoln in a good light. The book was also written in a neutral tone because Freedman never criticizes nor complements Lincoln out rightly. Ultimately, “Lincoln: A Photobiography” provides a…

Abraham Lincoln was elected as the U.S. president in November of Eighteen Sixty. He faced the most serious crisis in American history after he was ceremonially sworn in as president. The Lower South including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas had finally acted on their earlier threats. They declared secession because of the issue of slavery. Since Republican Party opposed slavery, the Lower South was afraid that Abraham Lincoln, as a Republican, would…

Abraham Lincoln believed that all men were created equal. In his speeches and debates with Stephen Douglas, Lincoln made clear his opposition of slavery. Due to this, there were many mixed feelings amongst Americans regarding Lincoln's suitability as a candidate for the United States Presidency. Just like in today’s world, slavery is an implausible idea that would never be accepted, so too was the idea to abolish slavery back in those times. Although Lincoln proved to be an impactful President…

In the first quote Lincoln expressed his mindset of making African Americans politically and socially equal. He thinks that it would be an extremely radical thing to do, he seems to be saying it as something that will never happen or something that is extremely unlikely to happen. Lincoln then claims that he does not want African Americans to be politically and socially equal and the great mass of white people will not want to either. Lincoln claimed that making African Americans politically and…

Lincoln Electric Company was founded in the year 1895 by founder James F. Lincoln. John Lincoln was an inventor at heart but little did he know 120 years later that he would have been the man to start one of the world’s largest best managed welding manufacturing companies in the world. Although, he did not do it on his own but with his family’s core values and vision he had the leaders in place to create an organization culture that was a success for Lincoln Electric, the employees and most of…

Lincoln gives an account of the drastically divided nation existent during the American Civil War. Seen from the viewpoint of United States President Abraham Lincoln, it details his struggles with the continuing warfare between Americans, as well as the disagreements with lawmakers on the decision to permanently abolish slavery. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and released on November 9, 2012, Lincoln was nominated for, and received numerous awards. Met with worldwide critical acclaim, the film…

The Lincoln Memorial was built and dedicated to the 16th president of the USA, and is now one of the busies and most commonly visited sites in the National Mall. Opened to the public in 1922, it has stood at the west end of the National Mall for 94 years. With its 44 ft. columns and 19 ft. tall statue of Abraham Lincoln, it is not a site to miss! This essay will be introducing information about the historical background, the physical description, and the significance of the Lincoln Memorial…

Abraham Lincoln is a great communicator because he was one of the best speakers of his time, and as a politician he was a realist and a visionary that persuaded with his speeches, and also was one of the greatest leaders of our country whose legacy remains through time. BODY I. Being a man that struggled to overcome his humble beginnings, Abraham Lincoln fought adversity to achieve success to later become in the first Republican President of the United States. A. Abraham Lincoln was born…