Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) was an American Lawyer and Statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States, leading the nation through its Civil War. His Leadership during this tumultuous Period preserved the Union and led to the abolition of Slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation and the passage of the 13th Amendment. Lincoln's eloquence in speeches such as the Gettysburg Address solidified his legacy as a champion of Democracy and Human Rights. His enduring Impact on American society and governance continues to be celebrated and studied.
Anecdotes
- Formed a wrestling career with about 300 matches, losing only once. Invented a device to lift boats over shoals, receiving a patent. Held séances in The White House, seeking comfort after personal losses.
- Carved his childhood math lessons into a wooden shovel, having no paper, and solved problems by the Light of the Fire.
- Held a patent for a device to lift boats over shoals and obstructions in a river, making him the only U.S. president with a patent.
Magnitudes
- Cultivate empathy; it empowers effective leadership.
- Embrace failure as a stepping Stone forward.
- Cultivate the Courage to embrace failure.
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