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    Abraham Lincoln is one of the most historic figures in American history. Lincoln’s personality and background allowed him to be a "great" man which allowed him to be a great President. William Gienapp’s‚ Abraham Lincoln and Civil War America is an accurate portrayal of Abraham Lincoln’s life and personality. Lincoln’s down to earth personality and ability to please a crowd with his stories and jokes made him a successful lawyer and politician. Lincoln who was calm‚ fair minded‚ and patient arose

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    was ignored by everyone in Washington Andrew Johnson 1865 Drunk during Inauguration speech Would be assassin was drunk instead of completing the job Lincoln death thought to be a conspiracy Much hated president by the North Secretary of State William H. Seward 1861-1865 Wanted to resign on the night before his inauguration‚ but Lincoln would not let him Helped resolve the Trent Affair in which the Confederates sent a mail packet to Great Britain and France asking for support; the Confederates

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    Don’t be a jerk: While people don’t necessarily have to like you in order to help you‚ it certainly doesn’t hurt. However I can promise you that if you’re perceived as a jerk people will not only go out of their way not to help you succeed‚ but they will do everything possible to impede your success. I have long been a believer that contrary to popular opinion‚ nice guys (and gals) do in fact finish first. Give credit where credit is due: Smart leaders understand there is far more to be gained by

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    Both Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln were very influential people of their time. They were both in power of a nation. To this day each man is still considered a respected leader by people around the world. Abraham Lincoln grew up moving from town to town do to illness and poverty. He was well known for being a good athlete and being very self-disciplined. His political career began in 1832 when he ran for the Illinois legislature‚ and lost. Two years later he ran again and was victorious

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    Many people remember President Abraham Lincoln as being a very gifted orator as well as a dignified leader of our country. Through his many speeches and writings‚ Abraham Lincoln captivated American minds and gained millions of followers. In Lincoln’s "Perpetuation speech‚" given before the Young Men’s Lyceum of Springfield‚ Illinois‚ in 1838‚ Lincoln himself stated that our country was in great danger. He speaks of people such as Alexander the Great‚ Julius Caesar and Napoleon and then asks‚

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    know who Abraham Lincoln is‚ and what he did to change the world for the people? If you don’t‚ then let me start all from the beginning. A boy named Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12‚ 1809‚ in Hodgenville‚ Kentucky. At the age of seven‚ his family moved to Indiana‚ and he grew up on the edge of a frontier. He had very little education‚ but he read a great deal and self-taught himself when he wasn’t working on his father’s farm. Let me introduce his family‚ Nancy and Thomas were Abraham parents

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    one of the best in history. Abraham Lincoln has all the qualities of a great leader‚ it is therefore correct to say he was a catalyst for change‚ since he had tremendous effect on history in his decision making. Till this day after 125 years that he is no longer in this world‚ people are still inspired by him and his leadership skills. Abraham Lincoln can be defined as a catalyst for change due to his concerns‚results-orientation‚courage‚commitment and honesty. Lincoln was successful in becoming

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    The assassination of Abraham Lincoln was unjustified because he helped the north win the civil war‚ abolished slavery‚and was a vital leader for the north; although most confederates were angry about the effects of his decision and welcomed his death. The assassin who killed Lincoln was named John Wilkes Booth. He was the one who shot Abraham Lincoln in the back of the head with a revolver at Ford’s theatre in Washington‚ D.C. Lincoln should have never been killed for leading the north. He

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    Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America he was a very hard working individual from his early life‚ whenever he saw an opportunity he never hesitated in running towards it. He self educated himself‚ everything from being a lawyer and the arts of warfare. He never gave up on anything in his personal life as well as his presidential term. He was an excellent lawyer‚ successful politician and had a powerful influence on all his followers. None the less

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    Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of America’s greatest heroes. This was due to both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal. His story is a remarkable tale of a humble‚ low beginning to growing into one of America’s highest seat; the President’s throne. He carried the nation’s world on his back during a dark time. His leadership in the Civil War kept the country united. He is the epitome of what we wish to see in leader from his days to todays. Abraham Lincoln was born on February

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