How Did Abraham Lincoln Have A Hard Time In American History

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1. Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, is most known for being the sixteenth president of the United States. The time in which he was president was a hard time in American History, The Civil War. Before Lincoln had become president, he served as a legislator in Illinois; he also ran for U.S. Senate but he lost to Stephen Douglas. It was a memorable time in history because Lincoln went on to become the very first Republican president in the United States. Not only was he known for being the first Republican president, he was also known for leading the Union in the Civil War and leaving victorious. People also usually associate Lincoln with ending slavery in America by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. Sadly, On April 14, 1865, days after the Civil War ended, President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at the Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C.

2. George Washington (1732-1799) became commander-in-chief, during the American Revolution, of the Continental Army. He also became the first president of the United States of America, with John Adams, formerly running against him, as his Vice President. He first wanted to be part of the British Army, but then the Revolution occurred and he later became one of many who wanted separation from Great Britain and to become Independent.

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Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was notably one of the most talented generals during the Civil War. After being part of the U.S. Military Academy in 1846, Lee fought in the Mexican-American War, where he showed his excellent leadership skills. In 1859, he was the leader of the group that captured John Brown, the abolitionist, at Harper 's Ferry, Virginia. Although he was counter to secession, he declined Lincoln 's offer to become the leader of the Union Army, instead he declared his commitment to his home state of Virginia. Lee commanded the Northern Virginia Confederate Army until he surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9,

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