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The main purpose of this book is the life of Abraham Lincoln and what he did and went through to become a successful president. Abraham Lincoln was born to be a leader and didn’t give up on what he believed in just because life threw obstacles at him. He cared about the lives of others and wanted to help them live equal lives. Abraham lincoln didn’t have the richest family like most presidents. Abraham Lincoln is regarded as one of America's greatest heroes due to both his incredible impact on the nation and his unique appeal. His is a remarkable story of the rise from humble beginnings to achieve the highest office in the land; then a sudden and tragic death at a time when his country needed him most to complete the great task remaining before the nation. 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.
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Thomas was a strong and determined pioneer who found a moderate l...

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