Abraham Lincoln In March‚ 1832 Lincoln began his political career with his first campaign for the Illinois General Assembly. He had attained local popularity and could draw crowds as a natural raconteur in New Salem‚ though he lacked an education‚ powerful friends‚ and money‚ which may be why he lost. Lincoln served as New Salem’s postmaster and later as county surveyor‚ all the while reading voraciously. He then decided to become a lawyer and began teaching himself law by reading Blackstone’s
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In Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address‚ Lincoln states that our nation should not be in war. He believed that we should end the war with a mutual agreement to cease fighting. He believed that our nation was falling apart and war needed to be no more and so he gave his speech.in his case war should not be a fight to win but an argument unforgotten. Lincoln’s speech was more based around repetition more so than personification. As he spoke he used phrases like “All dreaded it‚ all sought to
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© Abraham Lincoln Online Brief Profile of Abraham Lincoln Born -- February 12‚ 1809‚ near Hodgenville‚ Kentucky Middle Name -- None Parents -- Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln Siblings -- Sarah (1807-1828)‚ Thomas (1812) Places Lived -- Kentucky‚ Indiana‚ Illinois‚ District of Columbia Wife -- Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882); married 1842 Children -- Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926)‚ Edward Baker Lincoln (1846-1850)‚ William Wallace Lincoln (1850-1862)‚ Thomas (Tad) Lincoln (1853-1871)
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Without a doubt‚ Abraham Lincoln is one of the most celebrated president in American history. Like George Washington and all the presidents before him. Lincoln is deeply respected as a man of rare ability. Lincoln shaped the united states in his own image. Lincoln benefited all of the Americans who followed in his wake. Abraham Lincoln is one of the most celebrated in president in America because of his military strategy’s. He derived his ideas primarily from his generals‚ also from his prescient
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President Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the greatest United States presidents because he changed the United States of America. Abraham Lincoln is also viewed as one of the greatest presidents of the United States because he was an intelligent leader and ended slavery in the United States. Lincoln is deemed as a hero‚ he saved the slaves and the United States. Abraham Lincoln changed the United States when he declared the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves
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Abraham Lincoln The 16th President of the United States‚ Abraham Lincoln a historic leader that accomplished so much to make the nation a better Union. His leadership‚ determination and perseverance is what made him one of the best presidents in United States history. He was also well remembered for his famous Quotes‚ speeches‚ letters and great accomplishments in difficult times. He was known for the laws signed under his time as president. He was known for the American Civil War which lead to
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We all probably know that Abraham Lincoln was the one who abolished slavery‚ but do you know what else he was capable of doing? During a speech given by Cardwell IV‚ he said “What I do know is that at the most difficult time in our history he saved our Nation‚ and through his quiet‚ subtle leadership he achieved extraordinary results‚ but it was not easy” (Cardwell IV)‚ informing how Abraham achieved great success; however‚ he had to work for it like no other. “Lincoln was both a sincere advocate
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The book Abraham Lincoln‚ written by James M. McPherson‚ constitutes not only Abraham Lincoln’s life‚ but also his remarkable presidency. Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He also was considered a peacemaker because his passion was to follow God’s law and create every man to be equal. During Lincoln’s first term of presidency in 1860-1864‚ he followed his passion by abolishing slavery‚ otherwise known as the Thirteenth Amendment. Following his first term‚ his second
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Zihan Wang History 1301 Ken Urbanowicz 9/30/2012 Book Report Biography of Abraham Lincoln by James Russell Lowell Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States during one of the most consequential periods in American history‚ the Civil War. Before being elected president‚ Lincoln served in the Illinois legislature and lost an election for the U.S. Senate to Stephen A. Douglas. Nevertheless‚ his fierce campaign earned him a nomination for the presidency. The first Republican
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Abraham Lincoln: Evolution of America Bang! Lincoln’s horse ran off leaving Lincoln on the ground with a hole through his hat. On August 1864‚ Abraham Lincoln avoided one of the most shocking assassinations. The rifle nearly hit Lincoln right on the head but missed by a few inch. Abraham Lincoln was well known for his amazing accomplishments‚ but he was also well known because of multiple attempts on assassinating him. Lincoln had sacrificed his life not only by devoting himself to America but also
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