demonstrating that the United States population saw him as a good President.
Thirdly, Abraham Lincoln will become a great influencer. In addition, with his legacy he will inspire many great leaders in the history. In fact, Lincoln is often referred as the “Great Emancipator.” This given title has a really positive connotation. Indeed, the first word is great which means something that is good, and the second word is emancipator which means, in general, freeing people from something, which in the case of Lincoln was freeing African American slaves from their “master” through laws like the “Emancipation Proclamation” and the “Thirteen Amendment.” Therefore, if Abraham Lincoln is often referred as “The Great Emancipator,” it logically means that people are
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Moreover, Lincoln inspired some great leaders such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Both of them were Presidents of the United States, which won the prestigious Noble Prize of Peace. Thus, this fact shows that Lincoln had an impact on Presidents who used their presidency to create positive outcomes with peaceful actions, since they won a Price related to Peace. In addition, Lincoln especially inspired Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. is well known for his fight for the equality of American civil rights, which is a positive cause to fight for. Moreover, more precisely, Martin Luther King Jr. will show respect to Lincoln by reciting his memorable discourse “I Have a Dream” at the Lincoln Memorial. Martin Luther King’s choice to recite this speech at the Lincoln Memorial demonstrates that Luther King was inspired and wanted to show respect to Lincoln. In conclusion, Lincoln’s presidency will have an influence on thinkers and influencers who used their