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Essay / Abraham Lincoln Sparknotes - 531
The main focus of this book is the life of Abraham Lincoln and what he did and experienced to become a successful president. Abraham Lincoln was born to be a leader and did not give up on what he believed in just because life threw obstacles at him. He cared about the lives of others and wanted to help them live equal lives. Abraham Lincoln did not have the richest family like most presidents. Abraham Lincoln is considered one of America's greatest heroes because of both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal. It is a remarkable story of the rise from humble beginnings to reach the highest office in the land; then a sudden and tragic death at a time when his country needed him most to accomplish the great task that remained to be accomplished. Lincoln's distinctly humane and humane personality and his historic role as savior of the Union and emancipator of slaves create a legacy that endures. Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky, to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Thomas was a strong and determined pioneer who found a moderate spirit...