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ABRAHAM LINCOLNAn American Hero

Created By: Nicole SwindellCWID 101-015WProfessor Alicia CowgerImage 1

Abraham Lincoln an American hero, by Nicole Swindell. 1

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In the world we live in it may be difficult to pinpoint a specific individual as a hero, because to be in the category as being heroic one would think you would need to do some pretty amazing things. When I think of a hero one name quickly comes to my mind, Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was a man who took many great leaps of faith to better the United States while in his term as the 16th president. He was a man of great character and through all the obstacles he faced during his life he was able to conquer them and carry on. In my opinion Abraham Lincoln is a great model of a hero for standing strong and fighting for what he believed was right forAmerica.He was a true American hero who gave his life for his country.

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THE BEGINNING Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 into a poor family from Kentucky.As a young boy Abraham had very little education because of the need for him to be working on the farm with his father to help support the family.Abraham loved to read and would do so any time he got the chance.

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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809into apoor family from Kentucky.His dad was said to be somewhat of a traveler and after a few moves and attempts to better their lives they ended up in Illinois. Young Abraham spent most of his early days helping his parents around the home and on the farm. When Abraham was 9 his mother passed away. He was a quiet and reserved fellow that never talked much about his personal life. Not to long after the death of his mother, his father struggled to raise the family, so he remarried. Although, not much is known about young Abraham, we do know that he was very fond of his loving and supportive step mother. Abraham would read whenever he got the chance, and even thoughconflict would arise between Abraham and his father because of him reading instead of working, his stepmother stood behind him and encouraged his education.

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A NEW PRESIDENTAfter odd jobs in his early adult hood Abraham became interested in politics. The Southern states did not agree with Lincolns beliefs. The South threatened to divide themselves from the northern states to form their own confederate states.

Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election in 1860.

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THE CIVIL WAR

One month after President Lincolns inauguration the Confederate states fire on Fort Sumter initiating the Civil War. Lincoln remained firm in the need to keep the states together as one nation.Lincoln stood as Commander-in-Chief during the Civil War. Thousands of men lost their life in the 4 year bloody battle. Image 5

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THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATIONJanuary 1st 1863 President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation legally ending slavery in the Confederate States. The support that grew after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued strengthened the northern states with many more soldiers. April 9th 1865 southern confederate states surrendered.Image 6

THE ASSASSINATION

On April 14, 1865 just 5 days after the bloodiest battle America had ever been in ended the President got assassinated while at the Fords Theatre with his wife. Killer John Wilkes Booth eluded soldiers for 12 days before getting cornered and killed.Booths last words were I die for my country (Levinson).Image 7

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN151 years after the death of Abraham Lincoln he is still remembered as one of Americas greatest presidents. Abraham can be seen on our 5 dollar bill, the penny and Mount Rushmore. Image 8

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Williams, Jasmin K. The Emancipation Proclamation. New York Amsterdam News 03 Jan. 2013: 26. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

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