One of Three Great Americans

Abraham Lincoln:

 

"Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm".

 

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. Lincoln did many extra ordinary efforts to attain knowledge, while working on the farm, splitting rails for fences, and keeping store at New Salem, Illinois. He was a captain in the Black Hawk War, spent eight years in the Illinois legislature, and rode the circuit of courts. He married Mary Todd Lincoln, and they had four boys, none of whom lived to maturity. In 1858 Lincoln ran against Stephen A. Douglas for senator of Illinois, but actually lost that race. However, in the debate they had Lincoln gained much national respect. This reputation helped him and the republicans win the election in 1860. Lincoln also brought our nation back from the most difficult of times. He was able to maintain America as we know it by winning the Civil War. This is also the time period in which Lincoln gave his best speech, The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln died on April 14th, 1865 because of assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's theater, in Washington DC.  This occured when him, his wife, and two guests were watching the play "Our American Cousin."  Abraham Lincoln set the bar high for all presidents that followed him.  He was well loved and respected by many and his teachings and leadership lessons are still followed today. 

 

 

-A picture of Abraham Lincoln sitting down and reading.