Abraham Lincoln Legacy

“Masterpiece of God” Abraham Lincoln is a name everyone in the united states is familiar with, educated or not. He exceeded in the five characteristics all presidents should have in leadership, crisis management, political skills, appointments, and character/integrity. President Lincoln was an activist, idealist, and a perfectionist. He had a dense background stemming from his earliest childhood experiences to the moment when his time was cut short and he tragically left the earth. He faced some of the greatest issues a man and a president could ever face, but did so with the entire nation's best interests in mind. From dealing with the loss of his son, to successfully fighting a war against his own people to prevent the destruction of the greatest country in the world, he was not only one of the greatest leaders in history, but also he was truly a great man. One of his great achievements was his ability to energize and mobilize the nation by appealing to its best ideals while in the pursuit of a more perfect and enduring nation. He was a great speaker as he was very moving and…show more content…
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