Throughout my academic experience one historical figure has always stood out: Abraham Lincoln. For his just deeds and humble beginnings, he was truly a perfect picture of a worthy leader. His cadency brought forth a civil war; however the outcome was in the form of a step closer to a better country with correct morals. Despite Lincoln's harsh childhood, losing his mother at a young age, he persevered towards the only thing that would bring benefit to himself, education. Rather then letting this tragedy be a scapegoat for his failure, on the contrary he taught himself law. Not soon after that he took a interest into politics and ran for presidency. It is because of these traits that shaped Abraham into not a man of excuses but one of actions. His
charismatic personality did not hurt either. Wherever Lincoln would speak everyone listened, this made him a shoe in for president. It is these traits that gain my praise for Abraham Lincoln. He was man of action and amazing leadership skills; that could move people with his speeches. He stood up for his ideologies till the end regardless of the outcome; for better good of a nation or in this case a union.
Abraham Lincoln was a man of values and notion of right and wrong. Whose most famous deed was that of the liberation of the group people whose rights were being denied; the abolishment of slavery. That is seen through the document: The Emancipation Proclamation. Which proclaimed that all slaves were freed; however this was just in a warring state. Thus not permanent, this deed was later legalized with addition of the thirteen amendments to the bill of rights. That includes the famous rights of freedom of expression including speech, press including assembly and of cause religion along with other amendments. However his liberalist opinion soon came at a cost, with the supremacist propaganda of the time taking over. Naturally he gained enemies, partially those in the south; who depended on slavery for a prospering economy. This eventually led the sedition of a large number of confederate states. That led to a civil war, that incially was an attempt to keep the union in one piece. That eventually turned to fight of right and wrong, a final decision to the morals of a nation that had grown tied of decision of compromise. Yet as almost out of a storybook right won; leaving the United States of America a free country. However reality soon kicked in with the assignation of one of America's greatest presidents, due to primal ideas and an enigma of "doing right". President Abraham Lincoln was murdered in cold blood. Though his second presidential rain ended bloody, with his murder in April 14,1865. Abraham Lincoln left more then just his body but his legacy as well. Not only did Abraham Lincoln
abolish the idea of slavery, but also kept the union in one piece. Thus keeping the United States as the name implies untied. His life story is awe inspiring, something that gives me and I hope others promise. A promise of becoming something great, regardless of your background or setbacks. That us as individuals can leave our fingerprints on the world and inspire others to do the same. Thus Abraham Lincoln, in my opinion, is the a historical figure that demands recognition for his resilience, bravery and perseverance.
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