Abraham Lincoln: The Greatest President In History

For hundreds of years, it was presidents that led the United States to success. Presidents are the leaders in military as well as in the government. They help to make important political and economical decisions. If it wasn't for ppresidents, this country would not be were it is today. There have been many strong presidents, but there have also been some weak ones. There is one president however, that I think was the strongest, that is Abraham Lincoln. Using the three stories provided, The Great Imancipator by Emily Stone, Father of the Nation by Terrence D. Weston, and America's Third President by Sandra Jacobson, I will explain why I believe Abraham Lincoln was the strongest president in history.

One of the greatest presidents of the United States was George Washington. Washington was the first president of the United States. He was chosen to be the nation's first president because of his "superior leadership skills" (Source 2). "He showed his tremendous leadership skills on the field of battle" (Source 2). Washington is definitley one of the most memorable presidents to ever live. He was a brilliant man with superior military tactics and strategies. George Washington in my mind is no doubt a great president, but i do not believe he was the strogest.
Jefferson as well made many contributions for our nation. One of his greatest achievements was his "purchase of the Louisiana Territory for the United States" (Source 3). The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of our nation. Thomas Jefferson also "impacted the education system and the rights of citizens" (Source 3). Thomas Jefferson will always be known as one of our nations greatest presidents, but in my opinion he is not the