Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator

This clearly shows that Lincoln was not out for the Negro but just to preserve the union. He says in many other debates that he thought the Negro had a physical difference from the white man as well as an intellectual difference (Lincoln-Douglas, n. pag.). Lincoln was considered by many in the south to be a bigot, a white supremacist who wanted segregation and opposed civil and political rights for blacks (Oates 21). Stephen B. Oates talks of many of the theories in his book, like that many southerners concluded that Lincoln was with them in the matters of race (22). Many of these examples show that Lincoln was a hypocrite of some sorts. He would appeal to the southerners by making statements that led them to believe that he was against the Negro. Yet he was writing the emancipation proclamation that was supposed to free all of the slaves. This also is debatable that the proclamation freed any slaves at all. The emancipation proclamation is looked at by some as one of the most far-reaching pronouncements ever issued in the United States (Oates 25). Also it is said that the proclamation freed few if any bondsman (Oates 26).

During the Abraham Lincoln’s short time as president, he managed not only to save a nation deeply divided and at war with itself, but to solidify the United States of America as a nation dedicated to the progress of civil rights. Years after his death, he was awarded the title of ‘The Great Emancipator.’ In this paper, I will examine many different aspects of Lincoln’s presidency in order to come to a conclusion: whether this title bestowed unto Lincoln was deserved, or not. In order to fully understand Lincoln, it is necessary to understand the motives that drove this man to action. While some of his intentions may not have been for the welfare of slaves, but for the preservation of the Union,

o Lincoln 's reputation as the great emancipator rests largely on his emancipation proclamation, an executive order which went into effect on January 1st, 1863. This order ostensibly freed all the slaves in territory currently rebelling against the United States, i.e. in areas where the US government had no authority to free slaves. This is rather like the United States announcing that, from here on out, North Korea would be ruled by Lady Gaga. Sure, it 's a great idea, but it 's not really your jurisdiction. In areas where the US did have the authority to free slaves--the border states and some of the areas of the Confederacy that had been effectively conquered and occupied by federal troops, those slaves were not freed. So Lincoln

The interpretation of what a leader is, how they act and what they do appears to be straightforward. Do great things for the good of others and they will bow down to call you a great leader. Many postulate that a leader is someone who achieves things by following the rules and aspires to make the world a better place. They look down upon the person that does what they personally desire and argue that it’s a selfish act; however what happens when the rules are put aside, and what is expected of a leader is ruled out? In retrospect, to say that Abraham Lincoln deserves to be thought of as the “Great Emancipator”, the word “great” has to be evaluated. Due to his various attempts in ending the war, not only did he aspire to save the union by waiting

Abe Lincoln- “Great Emancipator” or another politician In many ways Lincoln deserves the title, Great Emancipator . In some views, he was just another politician, but in other people's views, he is the “Great Emancipator” that the majority of the people believed that he was. He wants every man to be free, and he tries to leave the differences of the North and South behind. Abe didn’t want to bring up the social and political equality of the white and black races since it would cost him the election.

Was Lincoln really “the great emancipator”? Many believe that Abraham Lincoln was “The Great Emancipator” because he was the main factor in abolishing slavery, but were his intentions always pure? I believe that Lincoln, although he changed the lives of many, he did everything to be heard and seen by the Union and for his own personal interests. His goal throughout all of this was to catch the attention of the Union and become a part of the US Senate. Abraham Lincoln is best known for being the 16th president of the US.

“There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude at any time after the first day of January in the year of our lord.” As the words came out African americans rejoice as they are granted their freedom or so it seems. If you are under 35 you shall not be free until then, if you are you will only have freedom until 1893(30) years, if this is what Lincoln calls “freedom” than this is a pretty sad example for it. Everyone considers Lincoln “The great emancipator” but is he really what he lives up to be with all the praise and attention on the topic? If he can’t admit the idea of the African americans than does can he really consider himself “the great emancipator?”

President Abraham Lincoln has been revered as one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States. He is known for his great effect on slavery and served his terms during the civil war in a time of great controversy. The American Civil War (1860-1865) occurred at the exact time of Lincoln's presidency (1861-1865). The North and the South were divided and a big issue was slavery, on which Lincoln took an anti-slavery stance. Lincoln has been called many things because of his views "from the great emancipator to the reluctant emancipator to the white supremacist, or, in more vulgar terms, Lincoln as just another honkie" (Hubbell 1). While many people believe Abraham Lincoln to be the "Great Emancipator" of the times, he was

A wise person once said “Your actions mean nothing, if your words mean the opposite,” And Mr. 16th President Lincoln is the only guy that came to mind. Especially when he think he can claim the role of “Great Emancipator.” Lincoln doesn’t want slaves, at all or in the country, also he had no purpose to introduce them as equals, he thinks that the physical difference between them and whites shouldn’t make them involved in politics or social. So when deciding if Lincoln was the “Great Emancipator” it’s clear to see that he wasn’t the “Great Emancipator” Lincoln didn’t even want the slaves in America.

An example of a presidential executive order which congress did not authorise would be Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Across time, political leaders have often been remembered for their greatness by how they faced challenges than with what particular skills or abilities they had during their time in office. This statement is known to be true as political leaders are often expected to solve certain issues or challenges when in office and if their contributions benefit the state or country. Additionally, history books, records, and scholarly journals will take note of a leader’s response to challenges, how they are handled, and if the issue is solved more than whether they adequately used certain skills and abilities to solve the problem. In short, challenges, when faced, allow the political leaders to be remembered more so than their talents.

In school we are taught that Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves. This statement is reinforced continuously throughout our education, beginning from the time we are in elementary school to when we are in high school. However, it’s never really expounded upon when taught. The discussion never goes further than ‘Abraham Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation and thus freed the slaves’, but is still able to instill the implication that he did so out of his own moral values and that life for ex-slaves was better for it. The truth of the matter is actually the complete opposite. The emancipation proclamation was a purely political decision that instead of truly freeing the slaves, only served to keep them bound.

Although Abraham Lincoln wanted to free African American slaves and thought slavery was wrong he did not believe they should have the same social and political rights. The mid 1800s was a time that separated the black and white race immensely. The northern states and the southern states of the United States was divided on the issues of slavery among other reasons which led to the civil war. The civil war was the beginning of struggling African American slaves journey to freedom with the help of Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Slavery in the northern states never reached the severity in most plantations that it did in the South, and it was common knowledge that being a slave in the South was, in a way, more harsh than the North, leading to a much larger number of slaves being held captive in southern states. Many people in the southern states used biblical passages to justify slavery and said that if slavery was abolished there would be unquestionable chaos and unemployment. Despite all of the people that did not think that slavery was wrong, one man stood and took the blunt of the judgement by the people named Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln viewed slavery as wrong, but knew that the nation’s founding fathers struggled with how to address the issue of slavery. There were several ideas on how abolish slavery during the 1800s, including colonization and the Emancipation Proclamation, but these ideas were not introduced into law because the general public

It was now the duty of Lincoln to maintain the unity of the nation. Therefore, Lincoln is not the “Great Emancipator” because his primary goals throughout his presidency was always to maintain the unity of the nation and not achieve the emancipation of slaves. First of all, by looking at

The appellation, “The Great Emancipator” is not granted to just any person, but rather it highlights a courageous, respectful, and driven individual. Abraham Lincoln’s contribution to the United States is so grand and captivating, that he is deservingly recognized as America’s greatest president. For example, he abolished slavery, led America through the Civil War, and prevented the Union from splitting apart. Abraham Lincoln is America’s greatest president and was the forceful leader that manipulated America from a state of turmoil into a state of justice and harmony.