Lessons Learned:
- As the saying goes, "Honesty is the best policy." Lincoln was a trustful man and helped many people throughout his life. He was known for many acts of kindness from his heart, not money. This characteristic would help any president gain support from the people.
- There's always a solution to a conflict. During his presidency, one of the biggest events Lincoln had to deal with was the Civil War. Though this was a long-term, widely-spread conflict, he still acted to help create a solution. At the time, he did not African American slaves were not equal to white Americans, he passed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves of the Confederacy (only 10 states).
- Success may be found with hard work. Though Lincoln experienced a rough childhood, as his mother died when he was only nine years old and being alienated from his father, he still received and continued with his education. Lincoln was known to be an avid reader who did his schoolwork by a candlelight; he even took time from work to read Shakespeare and other classic literature.
- Criticism should not be taken as too seriously and adversely. Because Lincoln often spoke against others with his beliefs, he was criticized for going against others' beliefs and his policies. Yet, he still continued his actions with determination and passion. Criticism should be used to help an individual become a better person.
- Don't be afraid to fight for your beliefs. Lincoln had many opponents who disagreed with him. Regardless, he argued for what he believed was right and, in many cases, won debates with rightful justifications. Having this characteristic, Lincoln helped unite the North and South during the Civil War and settled disputes between African Americans.
http://millercenter.org/president/lincoln
http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/abrahamlincoln/p/plincoln.htm
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h837.html
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