Abraham Lincoln occupies a towering position in American history and folklore. As president during the Civil War from March 1861 to April 1865, Lincoln guided the nation through its severest test. Vilified by opponents during his presidency, Lincoln quickly became one of the most venerated American leaders following his assassination on April 14,1865.' Real as Lincoln's achievements were-winning the war, preserving the Union, and emancipating a race-he occupies an even more exalted position in American mythology. As historian and Lincoln biographer Stephen B. Oates observed, the Lincoln of myth perfectly embodies quintessential American virtues: "honesty, unpretentiousness, tolerance, hard work, a capacity to forgive, a compassion for the underdog, a clear-sighted vision of right and wrong, a dedication to God and country, and an abiding concern for all."
- ISBN10 1300441984
- ISBN13 9781300441984
- Publish Date 25 November 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English