American Heroes: Abraham
Lincoln Jackson Creek Middle School
American Heroes: Abraham
Lincoln
Why is Lincoln a hero?
Why is Lincoln a hero? He has accomplished many great & wonderful events and I think he should be well known & acknowledged!
Heroes are people who are strong willed, heroic, brave, loyal, proud, faithful, kind, helpful, caring, honorable, respected, dedicated, hard working, selfless, and so much more. Lincoln shows great examples of all these things! He made such an impact on so many lives in so many ways. Lincoln is someone who everyone in the world will always know for his great deeds and his wonderful attitude towards everything!
He was the president of
the United States from 1861-1865 during the Civil War. He led the
Union to war in order to prevent the Southern States from
seceding from the United States. This shows heroism, braveness,
and loyality to his country. It shows that he is proud and
faithful to be an American!
He signed the Homestead
Act in 1862, which awarded 65 hectares (160 acres) to settlers
who agreed to farm the land for five years. This shows that he
was kind and helpful to people.
He issued the Emancipation
Proclamation on January 1, 1863, abolishing slavery in states
that rebelled against the United States. His doing this shows
examples of caring, honorable, respected, and dedicated.
Lincoln was assassinated
at Ford's Theater, Washington, D.C. by John Wilkes Booth on April
14, 1865. He had so many incredible accomplishments and
sacrifices in his short lifetime that show that he was a hard
working and selfless leader and hero. I think he is a definite
hero in our world.
By: Michelle B.
Last updated: 1/03/02
