Brief life: Abraham Lincoln was born on 12th February 1809 in a very poor family. Before became President of USA, Lincoln worked as a boatman, store clerk, surveyor, militia soldier, and became a lawyer in Illinois, USA.nnWhen he began to build a legal and political career, his path was marked by as many failures as successes. Largely self-educated, he became a lawyer in Illinois, a Whig Party leader, elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, in which he served for eight years.nnElected to the United States House of Representatives in 1846, Lincoln promoted rapid modernization of the economy and opposed the Mexican–American War.
When his term in office ended in March 1849, Lincoln returned to Illinois. His party had failed to elect its candidate to this seat that Lincoln was vacating. His supporter blamed him and his unpopular position on the Mexican- American War for the defeat. Lincoln fell into depression.nnAfter so many failures, in 1860, Lincoln elected as a president. He served as President of USA from 1861 to 1865. During the civil war, President Abraham Lincoln helped end slavery of African Americans. He was heroic because he stood up for others that were being treated unfairly.nnStruggles/Failure: When he began to build a legal and political career, his path was marked by as many failures as successes.
| Year | Failures or setbacks |
| 1832 | Lost job, Defeated for the state legislature |
| 1833 | Failed in business |
| 1835 | Wife died |
| 1836 | Had nervous breakdown |
| 1838 | Defeated for speaker |
| 1843 | Defeated for nomination for congress |
| 1848 | Lost re-nomination for congress |
| 1849 | Rejected for the post of land officer |
| 1854 | Defeated for US senate |
| 1856 | Defeated for nomination for Vice President |
| 1858 | Again defeated for US senate |
| 1865 | Assassinated when a president of US |
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Their last Summit: He was the 16th President of the United States. He was president from 1861 to 1865. Lincoln has been remembered as the “Great Emancipator” because he worked to end slavery in the United States.nnHabits :n
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- Reader: This was a habit that Lincoln carried with him for the rest of his life. His habit of reading every day reminds one of the quotes, “Leaders are readers.”
- Humbleness: He practised He is very humble and never felt comfortable in giving victory speeches.
- Optimistic: He always found a way to see a bright /positive side of almost every situation. He chose to be optimistic.
- Criticism: He made a concisious to ignore what anybody else said about him.
- Genuine and kind to others: Lincoln genuinely cared about people and took the time to develop relationships.
- Perseverance: He held for his vision with tenacity and persistence. In spite of numerous political defeats, family tragedies, and the constant criticisms around him, he moved forward.
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- Believe in people: Lincoln had an incredible ability to see the good in people, even his enemies.
- Practice Honesty: He believed in his own integrity and worked diligently to maintain his reputation as an honest politician and lawyer.
- He took advantage of every day. He was a man of action. He looked at every day as a blessing and an opportunity to do great deeds.
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