Was Abraham Lincoln America’s Greatest President? Kanisha McClain History 2010 Research Paper November 7‚ 2010 Abraham Lincoln known as ‘Honest Abe’‚ the 16th and the first Republican President of the United States‚ guided his country through the most devastating experience in its National History the Civil War. However‚ Lincoln is considered by many historians to have been the greatest American President. So‚ was Abraham Lincoln America’s Greatest President? Yes‚ says Phillip Shaw Paludan
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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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quote‚ “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant‚” means that while overcoming obstacles a person’s talents are shown that otherwise would remain unknown to the person. Horace is saying that adversity plays in the development of a person’s character and understanding turmoil and hardship. Times of struggle elicit different talents showing the true depth of human nature‚ unlike prosperous times. Those who are never faced with adversity are
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What if Abraham Lincoln had not freed the slaves? The material that I read had a few ideas of what could have happened. It not only answered that question‚ but it also told of what led to the freeing of slaves. In this reading‚ there was so much that surprised me and really changed my initial thinking of Lincoln and made me reflect on the what would have happened if the Emancipation Proclamation was not delivered. In this reading‚ it says that “slavery would have continued for a time in the
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“The world has never had a good definition of the word liberty‚ and the American people‚ just now‚ are much in want of one. We all declare for liberty; but in using the same word we do not all mean the same thing.” Abraham Lincoln was born on February 14th‚ 1809 in a small town called Hodgenville‚ KY with a mission of equality. Abraham Lincoln changed Americans view on the decision toward slavery. Additionally‚ male slaves were captured in Africa‚ and forced from their native land leaving their wife
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Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost a child while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both Presidents were shot in the head. Lincoln’s secretary was named Kennedy Lincoln
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22 Aug. 2009 Abraham Lincoln - Hero or Racist? Abraham Lincoln is arguably one of the most interesting presidents in the history of the United States. Any research done on Lincoln will show‚ whether you agree or disagree with his philosophies‚ that he was‚ and still is‚ a fascinating historical figure. There have been numerous discussions regarding Lincoln before the Civil War‚ during the war as Commander In Chief‚ or his views on slavery and racial equality; furthermore‚ vast debates on his views
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Abraham Lincoln once said‚ “I walk slowly‚ but I never walk backward.” Abraham Lincoln was successful in setting slaves free. Even though it took a great amount of time he never coward down. Abraham Lincoln is considered a “rebel” because he took a stand in what he believed in when no one else would. Abraham was born in February 12‚ 1809 close to Hodgenville‚ Kentucky‚ U.S. and died on April 15‚ 1865 in Washington‚ D.C. He was the 16th president of the United States of America from 1861-1865. Within
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Lincoln Being Worthy of His Title Abraham Lincoln was often called “The Great Emancipator” for his acts during the Civil War. Though people agreed and disagreed about whether Lincoln deserved the title‚ after everything he has said and done there is no question about him not being worthy of his title. There are many primary documents that demonstrate the many reasons to why Lincoln is worthy of the title “The Great Emancipator”. Out of the many documents that were read‚ there are three that
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To: Matt Richtel From: Brianna Canty CC: Social Science Writing Guild Date: September 26‚ 2014 Re: You Can’t Take It With You‚ But You Still Want More Memo Introduction The suffix –aholic indicates that the person this term is being used to describe is one who feels compulsively the need to do something or is addicted to something‚ and workaholics are on the rise. Workaholism is associated with overearning‚ the tendency to forgo leisure and work beyond one’s needs‚ and recently research has been
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