How Did Abraham Lincoln Impact The World

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There are many famous people in this world like Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Abraham Lincoln. These people have all made a very big impact on the world and has changed life for many people for ever but the main one I think has had a very big impact is the first president of the United States Abraham Lincoln he was born February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, KY and died April 15, 1865, Petersen House, Washington, D.C.

Accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln")One of the many thing Lincoln is famous for is his remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process that led to the end of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his character and leadership, his speeches and letters, and as a man of humble origins whose determination and perseverance led him to the nation's highest office.

("The Accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln")The second thing he is famous for is his most famous speech was the Gettysburg Address. In the address Lincoln explained that our nation was fighting the Civil War to see if we would survive as a country. He stated it was proper to dedicate a portion of the Gettysburg battlefield as a remembrance of the men who had fought and died there. Lincoln said that the people who were still alive must dedicate themselves to finish …show more content…

Lincoln's high character affects us because we compare present-day politicians to the example Lincoln set. Another effect is in the area of quotations. Politicians love to quote Abraham Lincoln because Lincoln is considered America's wisest president. A major effect Lincoln has on the U.S. today is simply through the good example he set when it came to leadership and integrity. Many American politicians in our time try to emulate his thinking by using Lincoln quotes in their