Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis Sunny Herren American History Mrs.Lynn 5 February 1997 In this report I compare two great historical figures: Abraham Lincoln‚ the 16th president‚ steered the Union to victory in the American Civil War and abolished slavery‚ and the first and only president of the Confederate States of America‚ Jefferson Davis. Abraham Lincoln was the President of the Union‚ and Jefferson Davis struggled to lead the Confederacy to independence
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Abraham Lincoln Lawrence Bays Axia The University of Phoenix HIS/115 Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president for the United States of America. He was considered on of the greatest presidents because of his fight and success in getting rid of slavery. Before Lincoln was president he was a self-thought lawyer from Illinois. Lincoln was president from March 1861 until his assassination by Johns Wilkes Booth in April 1865. Abraham Lincoln had many views on slavery and not
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Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address When Abraham Lincoln won the presidency in 1860 the Union was divided. He accepted his presidential duties knowing that he was working with a nation that no longer remained united. Seven of the southern states had already seceded from the Union and were beginning to refer to themselves as the Confederates. What he had now were free states and slave states. When Lincoln gave his Inaugural Address he attempted to do so in a way that would not dissuade his
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Abraham Lincoln was a good person for following his heart and doing what he thought was right. He gave our country the freedom it deserved. The inspiration and admiration he gives provides motivation to pursue dreams. Husband‚ father‚ leader‚ civil rights advocate. Abraham Lincoln was all of these this‚ and so much more. Here are just a few facts of the personal life of one of the greatest presidents in American history‚ Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States and
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anti-slavery and wanted to abolish it. When Abraham Lincoln was elected President‚ his main goal was to keep the United States together and would do everything in his power to keep it that way. Lincoln said in his inaugural address that “I have no purpose‚ directly or indirectly‚ to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so‚ and I have no inclination to do so” (1860). While Abraham Lincoln was the face of emancipation in the United
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American plane out of the air- the same year President Kennedy is elected. Assuredly‚ America was facing a great deal and basically implanted in the right very center of a chaotic time. Knowing this‚ President Kennedy precisely chose to create his inaugural address to represent a sort of beacon or light to all of America to lead them out of the chaos and into what’s important; liberty. The purpose of President John F. Kennedy’s
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history and Abraham Lincoln was the president at the time. “I have a dream” speech is one the greatest speech ever. Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. were two very important people for equal rights. When you compare both of them they have lots of similarities‚ but they also have differences to. Abraham Lincoln was a huge impact in black lives matter. Before he was a president helping the blacks he was just a little boy. Abraham was born February 12‚ 1809‚ Kentucky. (1) When Abraham was only
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Abraham Lincoln‚ one of America’s greatest presidents‚ earned this reputation because of the man that he was. He had many goals and visions for the country. He had outstanding leadership skills during the Civil War and was known as “Honest Abe.” But the main reason is because he maintained the Union. Abraham Lincoln is known today as America’s greatest president and is all over American history. He is in every history book and even has books solely about him. Children learn about him in school
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The term inaugural describe a speech given by a newly elected president. Most inaugural speeches give a tone set for the next four years of the presidency. These speeches motivate and inspire the citizens. Most of the time‚ the president gives the speech to set a tone based on the current issues and struggles of the country. President Roosevelt and President Kennedy address fear in their speeches in similar and different ways. Both Presidents discuss the fear of citizens and consequences faced by
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Interview with the Abe Lincoln: by:blAh What Do you think of Jefferson Davis? Well‚ first off‚ I don’t hate the man‚ even though he is President for the Confederates‚ I just believe that he has his mind in the wrong place. As you see‚ he was born and raised with slaves doing everything for him‚ and if he was told to give it up just like THAT‚ of course he would fight back on what he believes shouldn’t be taken away. What were some of the things you worked as before you became President? I worked
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