politician and a reflective thinker – President Abraham Lincoln. One of the greatest statesmen of all time, Lincoln advocated a lenient stance, envisioning a “restoration” whereby the southern states would pledge allegiance and reenter the Union under the Constitution. Lincoln proved to be a great negotiator and worked successfully during the war to join opposing sides to unite behind the Emancipation Proclamation and passage of the 13th Amendment. Lincoln appealed to the common man and was revered
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political skills, appointments, and character/integrity. At the top of the list stood Abraham Lincoln. He was followed by Franklin Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Woodrow Wilson, and Harry Truman. None of these other Presidents exceeded Lincoln in any category according to the rate scale. Roosevelt fell into second place because he did not measure up to Lincoln in character. Washington, close behind, ranked third because of his lesser political skills
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April 15, 1865 the sixteenth president of the United States of America took his last breath after being assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Being the first president successfully assassinated in the United States of America would be enough to put Abraham Lincoln’s name in the history books, however his life is equally remarkable. Lincoln’s reputation as a strong leader has stood the test of time from his career as a politician and lawyer to the president who preserved the union during a crucial turning
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who opposed of it. Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Robert E. Lee, and Clara Barton are few of the important leaders, who played important roles during the civil war. It is appropriate that we begin with Abraham Lincoln, the man who essentially commenced the Civil War with his presidency in 1861. Abraham Lincoln ideology about not the abolition of slavery,
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Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States from 1861-1865. Because of his moral beliefs Republican President Abraham Lincoln, passed the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg was fought. One of the greatest achievements Lincoln accomplished was the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln struggled with the dispute over slavery. He did not believe in owning slaves or other people owning slaves but also he did not want to divide the Union more than it already
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the war ended Abraham Lincoln had a difficult task in hand bringing the U.S. as one. He ended slavery as well. If it weren’t for this War, things wouldn’t be the same like they are right now. Ulysses S. Grant was one of the most known leaders of the Civil War. He was a graduate from the U.S Military School from West Point. The civil war wasn’t his first war; he had previously fought in the Mexican-American War. When the war began he rejoined the army. He was one of Abraham Lincoln most
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conflicts happened between Stephen A. Douglas, a United States senator from Illinois, and Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and past congressman (Douglas as cited in Dudley and Chalberg 154)(Lincoln as cited in Dudley and Chalberg 156). The disputes between Lincoln and Douglas would shape the thoughts of many Americans on the topic of slavery. From the issues of the ownership of slaves to the equality of all men, Lincoln would show he had better judgment on the topics. Stephen A. Douglas, at the time
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new film Lincoln, showcasing the important events of the last four months of Abraham Lincoln’s, life leading up to his death in April of 18**. Based in January , with a historical drama background directed by Steven Spielberg, it doesn’t fall short compared to any of his other films he’s done in the past. The movie is centered around Abraham Lincoln, played by Daniel Day Lewis, trying to get the 13th amendment passed by congress in 1865. It shows the difficulties and struggles Lincoln faced at
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living in the South at that time was made up of slaves. They were also far behind the North with industry, technology and transporting goods which was a huge setback because the North controlled goods coming from England and other countries. When Abraham Lincoln became president, he and the Republican Party had a long list of things they wanted to accomplish right away, which included the Homestead Act, and Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The ongoing bickering and intense hatred between the North
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Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many Americans as the greatest president to ever hold office in the history of the United States, and his reputation is definitely well deserved. Lincoln wasn't scared to stand up and fight for what he knew was right. He was convinced that within the branches of government, the presidency alone was empowered not only to uphold the Constitution, but also to protect, and defend it. Lincoln was able to lead our country and preserve the Union, keeping the United States
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