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Abraham Lincoln, "What I want to know most of all is not whether you…
Abraham Lincoln
Personal life
- Born on 12 February 1809 -
Hodgenville, Kentucky
- His parents were poor pioneers
- Abraham Lincoln had limited formal education
- Lincoln was largely self-educated
- His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln,
died when he was just nine years old
leaving a lasting impact on him
- Four children, all boys, were born to the Lincolns
- Edward, one of Abraham's son died when he was 4 years old
- He was assassinated by John Wilkes
Booth on April 14, 1865,
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Failures
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He started a business only to see it go under. It was a store in New Salem, Illinois. His partner died and he could not sustain the business. He eventually paid off all of the business’ debts.
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Success
Pacific Railroad Act: Lincoln signed the Pacific Railroad Act in 1862, promoting the construction of the transcontinental railroad.
Gettysburg Address: In 1863, Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, emphasizing equality and calling for a nation "conceived in liberty".
Thirteenth Amendment: Lincoln supported the Thirteenth Amendment, ratified in 1865 after his death, officially abolishing slavery in the United States.
Leadership during a critical period: Lincoln led the country with firmness, making difficult decisions to preserve the Union and end slavery.
Union during the Civil War: Lincoln presided over the Civil War, working hard to preserve the Union and lead the Northern states to victory.
Emancipation Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring freedom for slaves in the Confederate States.
Famous quotes by Lincoln
“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”
“That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well”
"What I want to know most of all is not whether you failed, but whether you knew how to accept your failure."
"What I want to know most of all is not whether you failed, but whether you knew how to accept your failure."