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Abraham Lincoln

by Katie from Anchorage

First picture of Abraham Lincoln (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)
First picture of Abraham Lincoln (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)

One of my heroes that I have been inspired by in my life is President Abraham Lincoln. He served as president throughout the Civil War, before he was sadly gunned down by the assassin John Wilkes Booth. I have always been inspired by the character and determination of this man.

Lincoln sitting (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)
Lincoln sitting (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809. Abe Lincoln was elected to be our 16th president of the United States on November 6, 1860. Shortly after he was elected however, the Civil War began. It is because of thisthat I am declaring the late president my hero.

Throughout the entire war Lincoln showed that he would stop at nothing to prevent the Union from splitting apart. I admire the fact that he was a true enough American to keep the country he loved from falling apart. Also his determination is inspiring because he refused to take no for an answer.

One of the major factors of his character that influences me is how he fought to abolish slavery. He believed that all men are created equal, and should be treated equal. That is a virtue which now inspires many people today.

last picture of Lincoln (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)
last picture of Lincoln (http://www.sonofthesouth.net/slavery/abraham-lincoln/abraham-lincoln-pictures.htm)

Abe Lincoln is one of my greatest heroes. he was a patriot, devoted president, and was a strong key in the fight for civil rights. All of his virtues and beliefs helped inspire me, and continues to inspire many more people in the world history.

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Last edited 6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM

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