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Abraham Lincoln Contributions

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Throughout history there have been numerous Americans who have contributed to the development of America. From the long lists of names, there is always one name that rises above all the others, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is commonly known as the one of the nation’s greatest president because of his accomplishments and achievements, especially during the civil war. However, even before his presidency, Lincoln had a respectable reputation amongst the people. He was known to defuse the tension between two people through his humor and optimistic view of life. Lincoln’s victory in the election of 1860 caused the South to secede from the union, thus creating a costly and bloody war that forever changed America. Although it was one of the worst times in American history, Lincoln remained loyal to the people and was a strong leader throughout his presidency; his contributions to America will never be forgotten. Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hardin Country, Kentucky. His parents were Thomas and Nancy Lincoln who raised him with a modest upbringing. At a young age, Lincoln lost his mother to a milk sickness in 1818. Just over a year of his mother’s death, his father remarried to Sarah Johnston, a strong and loving woman with whom Abraham had quickly become close to. Due to a land dispute in 1817, the Lincolns were forced to move to Perry County, Indiana. In 1830, they moved again to Macon County, Illinois and then again to Coles County. However, instead of moving to Coles

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