Compare And Contrast Lincoln And George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington all had qualities/accomplishments that made them very strong, successful presidents. Abraham Lincoln was the strongest president of the three. He accomplished the most during his time in office. President Abraham Lincoln was the person to end slavery. He had been firmly against slavery and finally ended it with the Emancipation Proclimation. George Washing did sign many important peace treaties, but the impact of ending slavery, even many years after, was better than that. President Lincoln appointed national figures from rival poliical parties t ohis cabinet. By doing this he was able to adapt, and understand ideas from both sides. Thomas Jefferson was the governer of