Abraham Lincoln:
Life, Election & Death
By Dawn Martin (4631058) American Public University System October 21, 2015
HIST101: American History to 1877 Dr. Janet Rozick
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There have been numerous men in America’s history, one in particular that sticks out the most: Abraham Lincoln. Perhaps he was remembered by the populous to be a very tall man standing at 6’4”; nonetheless he was remembered as who he was as a man and our President. Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky (1). His mother, Nancy Hanks, had died when he was only 9 years of age from milk sickness. His father, Thomas Lincoln, was a farmer and carpenter, he was not a very delightful person, however remarried a year following Nancy’s death, to a woman named Sarah Bush Johnson. Abraham loved to read, which made it problematic for his father to have him help out in the fields. Borrowing books from his neighbors eventually put himself through law school and thus starting his political career. While he was in
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After some time passed, he had lost interest in politics due to his father’s passing. A decade passes; in 1856 he jumped back into the pool of politics and ran for the U.S. Senate, in which he lost. In 1858, while in debates with Stephen A. Douglas, Lincoln delivered the ‘House Divided ‘ speech, thus losing that election as well [2]. Finally, in 1860 he had gone against John Bell, John C. Breckinridge and along with Stephen A. Douglas for Presidency and won, he became the 16th President of the United States of America. Then in 1864 he ran for reelection against George McClellan, during the campaign, the war turned in the North’s favor and Lincoln won [1]. He delivered his second inaugural address on March 4, 1865, not even a month had passed into his second term, and John Wilkes Booth assassinated him on April 14,
He came back and saw that his daughter had died. Lincoln always resented his father for those events. He ran for the presidential election not expecting to win. In fact, the book opens with the anticipation of waiting to hear who would be the next president. The first few chapters don’t reveal the answer, which keeps the reader reading as a cliffhanger even though what happens next is obvious.
Abraham was born on February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky who was raised in the family farming. His parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln. Thomas was a strong man, a farmer, been described a desperate man who knocked his son down in anger several times and Nancy, who didn't talk much and literate (Isaac N. Arnold,1882). Additionally, Thomas and Nancy were also members of a Separate Baptists church, which had restrictive moral standards and opposed alcohol, dancing, and slavery. Hence, his parents were significant influences, and greatly shaped the 16th president of the United States.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was elected during a time where the country was severely territorial, divided politically and racially. During the four years President Lincoln was in office, there was a Civil War between the Union and Confederate states followed by a post-war Reconstruction period that stabilized the economy and federal government. In addition, under the leadership of President Lincoln, slavery was abolished in the United States after 400 years. Today, he is regarded by most as one of our greatest presidents, and as an exemplary leader, and resilient, too. Some refer to him as “The Great Emancipator,” an abolitionist, and even a savior (“American President”).
He has done a lot for our country, and I intend on informing you why I choose to believe he was our best president. President Abraham Lincoln was always true to his character, even before his presidential term. He was married in 1842, and had four sons before his election in 1861. Lincoln had actually lost five separate elections before being elected president in '61. At age 23, he had ran for his first Illinois political office, and failed.
Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He was elected president in 1860, and he was inaugurated the next year. Lincoln ran up against John C. Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephan Douglas, and he won the electoral vote. During the time of his election, there were disputes between the Northern (free) states and Southern (slave) states on topics such as slavery,
On February 12, 1809, the eventual-to-come president was born in a tiny cabin with a dirt floor and no windows. Since he grew very fast and was super tall and strong, he could pick up an axe and cut wood at age nine as well as any man. Soon, his older sister, Sara, started noticing Abe’s quick wit and encouraged him to read. Abe’s parents enrolled him in a school that they could afford. Reading was his favorite subject in school; however, he especially enjoyed studying math.
Have you ever wonder why all good people that want change the world for the good most of time get killed? Well that is the same thing that happened to Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States of America, civil rights activist and talked about the emancipation about slaves. Abraham would talk about the unfair treatment to slaves and when a law was passed. But many southerners thought that he was wrong for abolishing slavery.
This sparked an interest in politics and soon he announced his candidacy for state legislature which he won his second time running. Abraham was reelected for several terms until he retired in 1841, where he pursued an interest in law. He created a successful practice in field of law before he set his sights back on the corrupted world of politics. Lincoln made minor impacts in the political world before he ran for the GOP position. Soon, on March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the United States.
This great decision made by Lincoln will forever remind the world that his important action would always be remembered, even as today’s history continues. So as a result of Lincoln’s strong decision, he lost the election in 1858 when he campaigned against Stephen Douglas for Senator; however, the result of the debate between the two helped Lincoln get re-nominated for president in
Elected as the sixteenth president of the United States in 1861, Abraham Lincoln proved to be a commendable leader who was admired by many. President Lincoln was elected to power at a time when the country was at the verge of civil war caused by the divisions between the country’s south and the north. During his reign, between the years 1861 to 1865, Lincoln fearlessly led the union through the civil war and strove to liberate the country from slavery, foster equality and reconcile the divisions that had put the country to war. Even through these tough times, Lincoln did not hold back on his visions for the nation. He made his purpose clear, kept his potential rivals close and did not shy off from making big decisions.
Abraham Lincoln, infamously nicknamed “Honest Abe,” was an important influential person in history because of his impactful speeches, unique ideologies, and of course for being the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln’s legacy began when he was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was named after his grandfather and had one older sister named Sarah and one younger brother named Thomas. Thomas died as a baby, and shortly after, Abraham’s mother died in 1818 (Lincoln was 9 years old). Growing up, Lincoln had no formal education but he taught himself through borrowing and studying books.
The only school was built when Abe was nine and was located nine miles away, the walk would have taken three hours each way. Lincoln's mother died in 1818 from milk sickness and Abraham's father had and remarried to Sarah Bush Johnston who had three children
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was often called Honest Abe and The Great Emancipator. Abraham Lincoln is most well known for freeing slaves and stopping the rebellion of the Southern states. Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. His mom passed away due to tremetol on October 8, 1818, when he was nine.
Prior to Lincoln being elected as President he was part of the “U.S. House of Representatives in 1846 and began serving his term the following year” (1). “In a three hour speech in Peoria, IL, Lincoln presented his stance on slavery and admitted
Abraham Lincoln is widely regarded as one of the greatest presidents of the United States. He served as the 16th President of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the country during one of its most tumultuous periods, the American Civil War, and played a crucial role in preserving the Union, ending slavery, and modernizing the country. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He grew up in poverty and lacked formal education, but he was a voracious reader and taught himself through books.