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What Are Lincoln's Major Accomplishments

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Born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky, on February 12, 1809 (Biography.com), Lincoln grew up on the western frontier in Kentucky and Indiana. Even though he was not born into to a extremely rich family, Lincoln made a considerable amount of achievements that shaped him. He was self-educated because his father felt it was a waste of time for him to go to school and would be better if he spent his time helping on the farm. Lincoln claimed that he spent a total of 12 months in school(Muscato) and educated himself mainly, by borrowing books from clergymen, teachers, neighbors, and any travelers that passed by his area and this proved very effective because he taught himself things that kids were taught in school. He later advanced on
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