Abraham Lincoln

As a child, I have always been fascinated by the American culture and history, which is why as I grew up, I started to search for everything that meant “the United States of America”. This is how I have  found out about Abraham Lincoln , one of the most well-known and loved Presidents of the U.S.A . During my lectures I was completely and utterly impressed by  his courage and his loyalty to the country. 

First of all , Abraham Lincoln was a very strong personality , even if he did not know that from his childhood. He managed to overcome a lot of difficulties and obstacles in his life and it can be rightly stated that he is a typical case of “going from rags to riches” story. He had to grow up without his mother, because when he was nine years old, she was poisoned and died. This event has  strengthened my respect for his determination and courage to pull out all the stops , in order to do something outstanding during his lifetime. There are hundreds of children out there who find themselves in the same situation in which Lincoln was, but only a few manage to achieve their goals during life, because most of them have to work hard to provide for for their younger sisters and brothers.

Furthermore , I hold Abraham Lincoln in high esteem because , I was impressed by his abilities of leadership that he managed to develop in the XIXth century and that is the main reason why I have chosen to write about , the 16th President of the U.S.A , as subject for my English Certificate. Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of America's greatest heroes due to both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal. He is a remarkable story of the rise from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land.

Last but not least , Lincoln's distinctively human personality and historical role as saviour of the Union as well as emancipator of the slaves creates a legacy that endures. His eloquence of democracy and his obstinate persistence that the Union was worth saving embody the ideals of self-government that all nations strive to achieve. The same as the others presidents of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was also judged by people who have no idea about how difficult it was to live in times when technology and industries had not yet been developed.

In conclusion , even though it cannot be denied that , Abraham Lincoln is a household name whose life and political career has been presented at length by many critics and writers, in my paper I will present only Abraham Lincoln- “The Honest Abe” point of view, which is the true one and that the best critics and writers have written  about.