The life of Abraham Lincoln illustrates what great character and leadership can do for a country. Lincoln refused to let the poverty and hardships of his childhood deprive him of a successful life. Even though he had less than one year of formal schooling, he gave himself an education, which more than prepared him for the nations highest position, the Presidency.

And since this ambitious young lawyer had a very strong desire to make a difference, he entered politics and finished eighth out of thirteen in a race for the Illinois House of Representatives in August 1832. Abraham believed the government should be a positive force with the purpose of serving the people. He thought in order for him to have a significant influence on the government, and to have the most impact, he must achieve a high position in the government. And that included the position of the presid

President Abraham Lincoln handled the end of the war admirably. He put the nation back together and did not punish the south as wanted by some. His plan of reconstruction was accepted and the slaves were all freed, showing the rest of the world a virtuous country. He admitted that his reconstruction was not perfect, but convinced his people to accept it and work on it over letting their sister states leave and banishing the hope of a unified nation forever. Even his assassination did some good, for it brought the nation even closer. Lincoln's critics praised him and the people had their ideals matched to "Father Abe". The Americans were sorrowful of the death of their great president and in them arose a devotion to the United States envisioned by Abraham Lincoln. President Abraham Lincoln was truly one of the greatest US Presidents ever to live. His skill in leading his nation earned him a worthy reputation as a man of integrity and virtue. He sacrificed his sleep, peace of mi!

the United States was allowed in 1863, promoting communication between the people. Finally, there was the Emancipation Proclamation on the first day of the year 1863. It released all the slaves in the states that were still in rebellion. Though it did not have much real effect at the time, it pointed a way to a brighter future.

diplomacy and his speeches, such as the famed Gettysburg address, held the people's support to him and the Union.

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I believe president Abraham Lincoln led the United States through one of the most difficult times in United States history, and not only bringing survival to the nation but created an even better place, improving the Constitut

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