...not Abraham Lincoln was great leader has he had clarity of vision. He was the 16th president of United States in 19th century. During his tenure, he did many things as a president. For example, he helped in the “Civil War”, delivered many important speeches and letters to try to unite the Union. However, he is highly remembered as the president who freed the slaves from slavery (Foner 70). There is argument whether Abraham Lincoln deserves the title “The Great Emancipator?” To many the question is very controversial especially among the historians as some support that he deserve the tittle and others dispute that he do not (Foner 82). In this regard, the focus of this essay is to discuss why Abraham Lincoln deserves the tittle “The Great Emancipator.” Abraham Lincoln view over the slavery was the same from that time of presidency until his death. According to him, he knew that blacks and whites are not equal but wanted every race to have freedom from slavery. Constitution did not allow him to abolish slavery despite being...
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...outcome of the American Civil War? Emancipation Proclamation “The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, holds a critical moment in American history and the American Civil War” (Nix, E). The proclamation led thousands of black men to enlist in the army. It was supposed to go to people in the Confederates, but not the ones that were loyal to the state’s borders. Even black women helped with the war by being spies, nurses and also cooking for the army. As the battles were being fought near the south, the Confederates would kill the weaker black soldiers and would send the stronger ones back to slavery. “An astounding 78 percent of free...
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...important roles during the war. It highlights their achievments and setbacks and Osuala 2 also takes a look at how they were instrumental to different causes and in general, their influences on the war at large. Stay tuned. Introduction There were so many people who took part in the American Civil war of 1861-1865 which was between the Confederacy and the Union. By the end of the war,over 730,000 soldiers and sailors died in the conflict (Shi and Tindall 506). Some of the most influential names that are still in the conversation today are people like Abraham Lincoln: As the 16th president of the United states, he became commander in chief of the union army and during the civil war issued the...
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...people on the home fronts. African American in the war. The war on both union and confederate side. There were over 179,000 African American men that served in the union army war. The president Abraham Lincoln was accepting black men into the military would cause the border states like Maryland, Kentucky. Black men were permitted in the late 1862. Black soldiers were paid ten dollars a month and three dollars for their clothes. White soldiers get paid $13 a month and they did not have to pay for their clothes...
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...Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln are undeniable two of the greatest men in history. When comparing the two, there are not a lot of things they have in common. However, there are some main things that they did have in common. Both of them were powerful leaders, they both lost parents at a young age, they were in the military and they both were assassinated. Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln lived during different time periods. Caesar was born in 100 BC in Rome (Alvin et al., 2009). Julius was considered to be a dictator and a manipulator. In Caesar home city he was a leader. When the people were not allowed to be in any decisions were made for the country. Caesar had the most power in his country and he was able to control a large army. As time went on Julius Caesar gained more power. Many in the Senate felt that he was a very dangerous, ambitious man. They didn’t like all the vicissitude that Caesar was endeavoring to make to their country. They considered Caesar’s power as a disregard and disrespect to authority, tradition, and Roman rules. Caesar had many occasions to challenge Roman commanders and many of their opponents, which lead to many civil wars. But his decision to cross Rubicon was against the Roman law (Alvin et al., 2009). Julius Caesar’s zeal and overconfidence that he became invincible in both Rome and battle, because his soldiers resected and doted him; he mentally conceived that he could pursue whatever he wanted. This led to his demise. Some members of...
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...always people that do not agree with who was elected. We all have our favorite president and our not so favorite president, but I would say that Abraham Lincoln was among one of the greats. Abraham Lincoln is most known for his essential role as a leader in protecting the Union during the Civil war and when he ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln’s personality and leadership, speeches and letters, and humble roots are what brought him to be highly appreciated. Abraham Lincoln had many qualities that proved that he was a great leader and president. The first quality people liked was that he was a great listener. Lincoln dealt with a lot of conflicting opinions and...
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...religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups,(Robison, 2011), and many smaller ones than have no intentions on merging with the larger groups. This report will look at three of these religions, Judaism, Christian and Islam describing the similarities and recurring themes of these major religious traditions. Creation stories (cosmogony) The common thread between the three religions is from Abraham. Abraham is the father of the Jewish nation. He is also fathered an illegitimate son, Ishmael. Mohammed is an Ishmaelite. Christians are also spiritual sons of Abraham because their religion originated in Judaism (Armstrong, 1993). They all rely on the Old Testament in writing laws of their faith. Christians and Jews believe God Created Heaven and Earth in six days, man was created from clay of the earth. Islam teaches God created Heaven and Earth in six day, and man was created in Paradise and later banished from Paradise to Earth. End of world prophecies (eschatology) All three religions believe that there will be a great battle that will...
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...Economic and social differences between the North and the South. * States versus federal rights. * The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents. * Growth of the Abolition Movement. * The election of Abraham Lincoln. * John Browns ‘Raid. * “Bleeding Kansas. * The collapse of the two-party system. * Secession. * Dread Scot Decision Fought 1861-1865, the American Civil War was the result of decades of sectional tensions between the North and South. Focused on slavery and states’ rights, these issues came to a head following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Over the next several months eleven southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. During the first two years of the war, Southern troops won numerous victories but saw their fortunes turn after losses at Gettysburg and Vicksburg in 1863. From then on, Northern forces worked to conqueror the South, forcing them to surrender in April 1865. Details of the Civil War. Here are some of the details surrounding the places that were attacked during the American Civil War. 1861 | 1862 | 1863 | 1864 | 1865 | Ft. Summer | Battle of Pea Ridge | Stone’s River | Red River Campaign |...
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...President Abraham Lincoln appointed the best and brightest to his Cabinet, individuals who were also some of his greatest political rivals. He demonstrated his leadership by pulling this group together into a unique team that represented the greatest minds of his time, according to historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Lincoln demonstrated an ability to withstand adversity and to move forward in the face of frustration, said Kearns Goodwin, a keynote speaker at SHRM’s 2008 Annual Conference in Chicago. She identified 10 qualities that made Lincoln a great leader. Ten qualities Kearns Goodwin believes we should look for in our present day leaders. Capacity to Listen to Different Points of View While researching her Pulitzer Prize winning book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Kearns Goodwin learned that Lincoln had the capacity to listen to different points of view. He created a climate where Cabinet members were free to disagree without fear of retaliation. At the same time, he knew when to stop the discussion and after listening to the various opinions, make a final decision. Ability to Learn on the Job Lincoln was able to acknowledge errors, learn from them, and then move. In this way, he established a culture of learning in his administration, said Kearns Goodwin. Ready Willingness to Share Credit for Success In response to concerns expressed by friends about the actions of some of his Cabinet members, Lincoln stated that the "path to success and ambition...
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...of what these women might think about women today. Harriet Beecher Stowe Harriet Beecher Stowe was the seventh child born to Lyman Beecher and Roxana on June 14, 1811. She was educated at Ma’am Kilbourn School, The Litchfield Academy and The Hartford Female Seminary. She married Calvin Ellis Stowe in January, 1836 who was a biblical scholar. She gave birth to seven children (Johnson-Lewis). Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist and an author. In 1852, she released the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The work depicted the life of African American slaves. She based her writing on her won readings and personal observations. This novel led to energizing anti-slavery forces in the United States. Harriet Beecher Stow met President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 where he said, “So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this Great War!” Harriet Beecher Stowe departed this life on July 1, 1896 (Bio True Story). Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree was born in 1797. She was sold several times, and while owned by the Dumont family in Ulster County, married Thomas, another Durmont slave. She bore five children with Thomas. In 1927, New York law emancipated all slave but Isabella had already left her husband and ran away with her youngest child. She went to work for the Van Wagenen family. While working for that family she discovered that...
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...http://hr.blr.com/whitepapers/Staffing-Training/Leadership/10-Qualities-that-Made-Abraham-Lincoln-a-Great-Lea 10 Qualities that Made Abraham Lincoln a Great Leader By Catherine L. Moreton, J.D. Capacity to Listen to Different Points of View While researching her Pulitzer Prize winning book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Kearns Goodwin learned that Lincoln had the capacity to listen to different points of view. He created a climate where Cabinet members were free to disagree without fear of retaliation. At the same time, he knew when to stop the discussion and after listening to the various opinions, make a final decision. Ability to Learn on the Job Lincoln was able to acknowledge errors, learn from them, and then move. In this way, he established a culture of learning in his administration, said Kearns Goodwin. Ready Willingness to Share Credit for Success In response to concerns expressed by friends about the actions of some of his Cabinet members, Lincoln stated that the "path to success and ambition is broad enough for two" said Kearns Goodwin. When there was success, Lincoln shared the credit with all of those involved. Ready Willingness to Share Blame for Failure When mistakes were made by members of his Cabinet, Lincoln stood up for them said Kearns Goodwin. When contracts related to the war effort raised serious questions about a member of his administration, Lincoln spoke up and indicated that he and his entire Cabinet...
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...Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” has a strong and lasting influence on all those in attendance, including the friends and families of those who perished in the onslaught that occurred at Gettysburg. Lincoln memorialized those who lost their lives in the battle, while instilling a passion in the hearts of the remaining soldiers. Lincoln used pathos, repetition, and balanced phrasing to help him achieve his purpose. Many examples of emotional appeal can be found in the lines of the “Gettysburg Address.” Lincoln opens his speech by mentioning the ideals upon which this country was created. This reminded the audience of the freedom received with the writing of the “Declaration of Independence” and of victory over a conflicting power. Lincoln states “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” This statement immortalizes the sacrifices that the fallen soldiers made and reminds the audience their loved ones died for a cause and their sacrifices will never be forgotten. Lincoln uses repetition throughout his speech for effect. Lincoln states that “we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground.” Even though the words that he uses are synonymous, the repetition allows Lincoln to strengthen his point, that the sacrifice these men made vastly outweighs mere words alone. In the final sentence, Lincoln proclaims “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government...
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...upper floors and encouraging others to help if capable. Although his words were so simple, they acted as a strong voice for the survivors on the upper floors. “Everyone who can stand, stand now. If you can help others, do so” (Welles Crowther). While on the concept of heroes who make quick decisions on the field, there is none other than Clara Barton. Born in 1821, Clara Barton was a Civil War hero who aided the many wounded soldiers on the field. Very passionate for her work, Clara Barton commonly stated that this was what she was meant to do. “I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and nurse and feed them” (Clara Barton). Although she never did fight in any of the battles, she did give the Union soldiers a sign of hope during distress. The war was also only one of her major accomplishments in life as well as founding the Red Cross to help people in disaster and hopelessness....
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...CLC Case Study CLC Case Study – Virginia Dept of Transportation Team Orange Org. Behavior & Management January 9, 2011 “Survival of the Fittest” is the motto in the new workplace. The organization that best adapts to changes in the business world today is most successful. Organizational leaders everywhere know that success in challenging times requires extraordinary commitments to ethical behavior, operating efficiency, technology utilization, product quality and customer satisfaction (Oke, 2011). Philip Shucet, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the largest state agency, faced some tough challenges in a political environment. Employee morale and public opinion were extremely low. VDOT needed to implement some significant large-scale changes to restore its reputation of a high standard of performance. Case Study Analysis Three Applicable Management Theories There are three main theories of management styles, the classical approach, the human resource approach, and the modern approach. Each of these styles has sub categories, as we examine VDOT to learn more about how it operated. The classical approach is imperative as it will detail the four functions of management theories as it relates to; planning for the future, gathering resources to implement the plans, recruiting the staff to work towards the plan, and coordinating systems to ensure problems that arise are identified and corrective...
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...The Leadership of Abraham Lincoln Phillip Bullington High Performance Leadership Term Paper 2/12/15 Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Leader 4 Power & Influence 4 Ethics & Values 6 Attributes 6 Behavior 8 Followers 9 Motivation 9 Satisfaction & Performance 9 Groups 10 The Rocket Model 10 Situation 11 Situational Levels 11 Emancipation Proclamation 12 Death 13 Conclusion 13 References 14 Introduction Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America. Abraham was born on February 12, 1809 to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks. He grew up in both Kentucky and Indiana as the son of a farmer who preferred him to work on the farm rather than read books. Lincoln had an intellectual ambition however and was in constant pursuit of knowledge through his readings. Abraham set out for Illinois in 1831 and studied to become a lawyer which he eventually did in 1836 after passing the bar examination. He was then elected to the Illinois State Legislature in 1836, 1838, and 1840. After his retirement from legislature in 1841, Lincoln went on to marry Mary Todd Lincoln in 1842. He then began devoting the majority of his time to law practice until 1847 when he was elected and served in Congress (McPherson, 2000). Lincoln would continue to move in and out of politics for the next 14 years as was continually defeated in bids and elections for office. It wasn’t until 1861, after losing...
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