Abraham Lincoln Essay 23

Abraham Lincoln
When people sit back and reminisce about the United States being one of the most prominent nations, they generally do not think that without one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States, there could be chaos and uncivilized conditions. Without this president, our great nation could have been divided into two, the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America. Slavery, one of the most terrible forms of treatment imposed on a person, might still be in existence if it was not for our 16th president. Without Abraham Lincoln, no one would know, or even imagine where the country would be now.
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. He was the son of Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Thomas Lincoln was a carpenter and farmer. Both of Abraham's parents were members of a Baptist church which had separated from another church due to the opposition of slavery.  
Lincoln had several jobs, including surveying, operating a store, and serving as a postmaster. He impressed the residents with his character, and earned the nickname "Honest Abe".   Lincoln had many political successes in his life such as several terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, US House of Representatives, and the Presidency of the United States.   Although there were many triumphs, Lincoln is remembered for his perseverance through many personal and political setbacks.   He experienced several personal tragedies, failed in business two times, suffered a nervous breakdown, defeated twice for the Senate, and defeated as a Vice President.   His persevering personality prepared him for the greatest challenge of his life – preserving the United States of America.   The perseverance, determination, resolve, and the ability to face adversity demonstrated by Lincoln helped to shape the character of the United States of America then and still today.
In 1860, the year of Lincoln's first run for the presidency,... [continues]

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