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In his speech, "house divided", Lincoln gave up prophetic utterance to the potential for slavery to divide the nation.

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"This is a world of compensations; and he who would be no slave, must consent to have no slave. Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just god, can not long retain it. ~Abraham LIncoln, 1859

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~Lincoln is most famous for leading the country during the American Civil War. His leadership in the North helped the country to remain strong and defeat the South keeping the country united. He also pushed for the freedom of all slaves throughout the nation.

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~Abraham Lincoln set an example of strong character, leadership, and honesty which succeeding presidents tried to emulate. Barack Obama stated during his campaign that he would look to Lincoln as a model.

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~He admitted privately that he hated to see slaves "hunted down, and caught, and carried back to their stripes"

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~He is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process that led to the end of slavery in the United States.

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~Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of Americas biggest heroes due to both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal.

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~Lincoln's distinctively human and humane personality and historical role as savior of the Union and emancipator of the slaves creates a legacy that endures.

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~When young Abraham was 9 years old, his mother died on October 5, 1818, of tremetol (milk sickness) at age 34. The event was devastating on him and young Abraham grew more alienated from his father and quietly resented the hard work placed on him at an early age

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~He was born to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, along with his siblings Sarah and Thomas, who died in infancy.

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~ Abraham Lincoln was born  in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky, February 12 , 1809.

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~Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves..

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~At the age of 28, Abraham Lincoln made his first public declaration against slavery while serving In the Illinois General Assembly