Category: Abraham Lincoln

People have often resorted to rhetoric when they discuss important issues. Such topics as war, revolution and the future of the nation were often a topic of a rhetorical discourse. Leaders and poets have used rhetorical tools to articulate their ideas and it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between a pure poetic work and a…

When we examine the history of Western civilization in the 19th-20th centuries, it will appear that virtually all of the wars that had taken place, during the course of this historical period, were instigated by politicians who never ceased promoting the concept of military confrontation as the ultimate solution to seemingly irresolvable problems, while explaining…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Abraham Lincoln Winston Churchill Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recommendation References Abstract Some of the greatest leaders that have been in the world in the past include Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This paper will examine their leadership characteristics and how the characteristics were different…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction Both Lincoln and Johnson as presidents sought to fully use their executive power. While it set both of them on a path of conflict with the Congress, Johnson received much more criticism. This difference may seem unfair but is understandable, as Johnson did not possess…

Among outstanding political figures, Abraham Lincoln holds a specific place. He was the president of the USA in a very difficult period for the country. The Civil War, which lasted four years, claimed the lives of more than 600 thousand of the Americans. Abraham Lincoln has placed himself on record as a person who has…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The Greatness of the Civil War Conclusion Reference List Abstract The American Civil War occurred between 1861 and 1865. Without a doubt, it is one of the darkest political upheavals in the history of the United States. However, the remarkable war led to the collapse of the Confederacy States thus…

The first chapter of the book Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution by James M. McPherson touches on the subject of the so-called second Revolution. One of the main arguments is the comparison of the events of the 1860s and the events of the first American Revolution (McPherson, 1992). Among other things, the author…

Reconstruction under Lincoln The goal of president Abraham Lincoln was the unification of the divided country. Having survived the assassination attempt, Lincoln proceeded with his plan to reintegrate the Confederate states into the nation. This led to them receiving proper representation in Congress. Having former confederates among the supporters would enable the president to oppose…

Birth The man who was to become one of the greatest Presidents in the entire history of the United States was born on February 12, 1809, in the state of Kentucky. Lincolns family was far from affluent, and young Abraham was definitely not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. A contemporary observer noted…

Table of Contents Introduction A Brief History The Civil War The Abolishment of Slavery The Vindication of Democracy The Enactment of Revolutionary Acts Conclusion References Introduction The 19th century is one of the most distinctive and pivotal periods in the political history of the United States. It marks an era during which America addressed the…