Lincoln's Life Narrative

In Thomas J. DiLorenzo’s book, The Real Lincoln: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War, he reveals the truth about Abraham Lincoln and attempts to get rid of the myths that many have told. He reveals the agenda of Lincoln and the real purpose behind the Civil War. One question that some have is why did it take a war to end slavery? In the book it is stated that, “dozens of countries… ended slavery peacefully during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries”(x). Many argue the fact that Lincoln was against slavery but in DiLorenzo’s book he argues that Lincoln was very much supportive of slavery (x). DiLorenzo explains the real agenda behind Abraham Lincoln and what he stood for.

Abraham Lincoln is by far our most revered president in the history of the United States. He had a strong moral vision of where his country must go to preserve and enlarge the rights of all her people, but he was also a good man with a strong sense of character and a great discipline in the art of law; and he sought to continue the great and mighty legacy of the Constitution. He believed that the Founding Fathers had drawn up the Constitution without the mention of slavery because they felt that it would later die of a natural death. He would soon learn that that would not be the case.

Oates, Stephen B. Abraham Lincoln the Man behind the Myths. New York: Harper & Row, 1984. Print.

A more recent myth that has developed is the theory that Abraham Lincoln was homosexual. This myth came to light in 1999 when Larry Kramer, the founding member of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis, made the statement that Lincoln was homosexual and backed up his statement with diary excerpts from Lincoln’s bunkmate’s Diary. The excerpts read: He often kisses me when I tease him, often to shut me up… He would grab me in his long arms and hug and hug… our Abe is like a school girl” (Steers 126). Kramer also made a claim stating that John Wilkes Booth may have killed Lincoln because Booth was “virulently homophobic” (Steers 125). The theory that Lincoln was gay was taken even further when Dr. C.A. Tripp, Ph.D. released his book titled The Intimate

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.

Lincoln won for president in 1860, this was a huge step in what was yet to come for both the north and south. Lincoln makes his decision and on April 12, 1861 at Fort Sumter the war began. In 1862 Political Dissension grew louder, there was no talent in the south and the war seemed to be factional, petty, and personal. The big turn around happened in 1863 with the emcaipation proclamation which was the aboloshment of slavery. In 1865 the war was over and history was about to be changed forever regarding slaves and all personel being treated with equality. All of the events that occured in the four years of war had significant meaning at the time. Without one there would not be another, for example without Lincoln who knows what would have

The Real Lincoln: A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War is written by Thomas J. DiLorenzo. He is the professor of economics at Loyola University Maryland and a member of the senior faculty of the Mises Institute. He has received the George F. Koether Free Market Writing Award and his works have been published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics. He has written another book titled Hamilton 's Curse: How Jefferson’s Archenemy Betrayed the American Revolution — and What It Means for Americans Today. As Dilorenzo states in the first chapter of The Real Lincoln, his purpose of writing it was to help his readers to come to realize that Abraham Lincoln was not a “Great Emancipator” as many people know him to be. DiLorenzo says that “[Lincoln] was almost single-mindedly devoted to an economic agenda that Henry Clay labeled “the American System” (2).

Abraham Lincoln is by far our most revered president in the history of the United States. He had a strong moral vision of where his country must go to preserve and enlarge the rights of all her people, but he was also a good man with a strong sense of character and a great discipline in the art of law; and he sought to continue the great and mighty legacy of the Constitution. He believed that the Founding Fathers had drawn up the Constitution without the mention of slavery because they felt that it would later die of a natural death. He would soon learn that that would not be the case.

In this biography Abraham Lincoln The Pioneer President written by William M. Thayer, tells about the life of Abraham Lincoln growing up as a pioneer of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and how his extremely remarkable character and beliefs lead up to his presidency of the United States of America. Thayer teaches through Abraham's life story, that it is always better to tell the truth and that you should always put God first.

In history, Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the most influential and perserverant of America’s self-made men. Hofstadter titles Chapter 7 of The American Political Tradition, “Abraham Lincoln and the Self-Made Myth,” for numerous reasons; throughout this chapter it is stated that Lincoln’s simplicity was his most admirable trait and helped extend his reputation as, “humble Abraham Lincoln,” furthermore Hofstadter states that he is, “the exemplar of the self-made man.” As a politician Hofstadter views Lincoln as being divinely driven into politics, “It is difficult to think of any man of comparable stature whose life was so fully absorbed into his political being.” This being stated however, Lincoln is explained to be “no maverick” and is considered a definite “orthodox Whig.” Politically Lincoln was ambitious, even after many events that seemed to halt his political career; law partner and later biographer of Lincoln, William Herndon was quoted in saying, “His ambition was a little engine that knew no rest.”

This person’s parents what they do - Nancy Lincoln did not have an outside job, so she was a housewife, while Thomas Lincoln was a farmer and a carpenter.

Abraham Lincoln was a self-educated lawyer who did not support slavery. He surprised many people when he became the 16th President mainly because he beat out several promising contenders. During the Civil War Lincoln became quite brilliant with military strategy and an excellent wartime leader. With the Union on the brink of victory Lincoln became a martyr when he was shot and killed by a Confederate sympathizer by the name of John Wilkes Booth. Over time Lincoln became known as one of the greatest Presidents of all time.

Abraham Lincoln was one of the most successful presidents in the U.S, but he didn't have a good and motivating childhood. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 and he was born in Kentucky. Lincoln grew up in a log cabin, which was built for one room. Abraham Lincoln had an immense rough childhood before he was ever successful. He had a horrible house to live in, he had uneducated parents to help him, his school was far from his home, farming was hard to do in their land, and he had lost his mother of sickness. But his mother always taught them the importance of education and Abraham Lincoln kept that with him through his life growing up and he never let his rough past stay in the way of him being successful.

Abraham Lincoln earned and received his license to practice law in Illinois in 1836. By then Lincoln was already on his way with politics as he was elected into the Illinois General Assembly in 1834. Lincoln would go on to be reelected into the Illinois General Assembly in 1836, 1838, and 1840. While in the Illinois General Assembly Lincoln would play a major role relocating the state capital to Springfield, Illinois. After 1840, Lincoln did not actively continue on with the Illinois General Assembly.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Kentucky, United States of America and died on April 15, 1865. Throughout his life, Abraham showed an excessive amount of influence on not only the U.S.A. but the whole world. I have made this biography to tell about the life of this international hero.