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    Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States. He was the first President to be assassinated. Often times his assassination overshadows his greatest achievement, The Emancipation Proclamation. Some people claim that Lincoln only freed the slaves because he had to so he could end the war. Was Abraham Lincoln politically inclined to free the slaves or did he truly care for them? The events of Lincolns past truly affected his future. Lincoln was born and raised in Hodgenville,…

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    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…

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    Abraham Lincoln: One of the Greatest Presidents Abraham Lincoln was a popular American hero and helped many people during his lifetime. Abraham Lincoln did many amazing things in his life and most people have remembered him for it. Abraham Lincoln had a really harsh childhood, but that didn’t stop him. He was born on Feb. 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, KY. His parents were Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Later, they had to move to Perry County, Indiana because of a land dispute. They had…

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    Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction was used to reconstruct and reunify the United States (“Lincoln”). Abraham Lincoln had a plan to begin rebuilding the United States. He did this in 1863, with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. The reason Lincoln created the proclamation was to determine how the Southern states would be restored under the Union after the war. This showed how willing Lincoln was to allowing the Southern states back into the Union. The Proclamation of…

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    that of Abraham Lincoln and Richard Nixon. Abraham Lincoln is memorialized as one the greatest presidents the United States has ever had. He led the nation through the bloodiest war in history and ultimately saved the perfect union the country was founded on. In sharp contrast, Richard Nixon is infamous for his Watergate Scandal, in which he lied to America. While Nixon also did much good for the country, he is remembered by the tragedy that surrounds him. Although Abraham Lincoln and Richard…

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    Name is Abraham Lincoln our 16th President. I will be giving you a shortened biography on the life of Abraham. We will discussing his early life, along with important significant events in his life. Also goals, and accomplishments. Along with the reasoning behind why he is one of the most well respected, and beloved presidents for the some of the greatest things this country has seen. We will then move into his death, and final impact on the United States as a whole. Abraham Lincoln Was born…

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    The Story of Abraham Lincoln There once was a man that had a great sense of humor, he said “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” He also used humor to relieve the pressures of being president. He said “With a fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.” President Abraham Lincoln suffered from depression all his life, from the day that he was born to the day that he died. Abraham Lincoln’s success in life is due…

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    country. Abraham Lincoln is the American president that lead our country through the Civil War. He destroyed the slavery that was such a big part of our American lifestyle all the way up until 1865. Although, he did not have such an easy childhood. He was assassinated on April 14th, 1865. The second person is Mark Twain. He is considered America's most famous literary icon. His long list of books goes on and on. His most popular book is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. President Lincoln…

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    Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest abolitionists in history, who became known as a “mythological hero” and “lawgiver” to African-American people. He is also known for being a martyr for dying during his fight to finally abolish slavery. Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 to parents Tomas and Nancy Lincoln in a log cabin located in Hardin County, Kentucky. When Abraham was young, his mother passed away from tremetol-a milk sickness- which caused young Lincoln to become depressed, causing him…

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    Abraham Lincoln Essay Abraham Lincoln is known as one of America’s greatest heroes due to both his impeccable impact on the nation and his unique appeal. He has a remarkable story of his rise from humble beginnings to achieving the highest office in the country; then, a sudden and tragic death at a time when his country needed him most to complete the great task remaining before the nation. Abraham Lincoln’s tenure in office was a success due to his issue of the Emancipation Proclamation, his…

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