There have been many tragic heroes throughout history. Some stand out more than others. one comes to mind, John F. Kennedy, for his great leadership abilities. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand for what he believed was right. Another is Abraham Lincoln, one of Americas first tragic heroes. Tragic heroes have brought something to our lives, someone for kids to look up to, a role model. Most tragic heroes gave something to better society. Without Abraham Lincoln ethnic groups other than Caucasian might not be permitted to attend a school, get a job, or even be happy with their lives.

Abraham Lincoln, in his life accomplished a lot of things that we may only dream about, and a few of us actually live out. Abraham Lincoln dealt with a many hardships. Abraham Lincoln's brother Thomas died in infancy. Later his mother died, and his father remarried. Abraham's sister also died in childbirth. But Abraham kept going on. Lincoln was elected captain of a volunteer company, in Black Hawk War. Abraham was proving to be a good leader, which later lead him to victory. Later in Illinois, Lincoln ran unsuccessfully for the Illinois legislature. Two years later Abe was elected the low

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Lincoln's fatal flaw was going to the Ford's Theater. It was there that while watching a play that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. This is why Abraham Lincoln is a tragic hero. He has accomplished many great things, the most important thing was that he abolished slavery, and is a hero to every one. But he was tragically murdered watching a play. In all of this information on the eventful life of Abraham Lincoln. I hope you Can appreciate the fact that one man stood up to half of the United States and won, but also lost.

er house for the first four successive terms as a Whig.

In February 1860, Lincoln made his first major political appearance in the Northeast, when he addressed a rally at the Copper Union, in New York. By now Lincoln was well known, and respected as a presidential candidate. The Republic Party's first choice was William H. Seward. But his qualities were undesirable to the public. Lincoln later was chosen to be the candidate to run against John C. Breckenbridge, Lincoln went on to become the sixteenth President of the United States of America.

"Cowards die many deaths, but the brave at heart only die but once." (Shakespeare)

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