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History plays an important role in understanding the present and in planning for the future. This kind of adage clearly exemplifies the essential part that past events have in the life of an individual. In addition to this, history is also crucial to the development of a nation. Past events enable the citizens of a country to understand the current state that they have and also allows them to learn from their ancestors in order for them not to commit the same mistakes but rather capitalize on the good things that they learn. The importance of history is not only seen in past events but more so, with the people that left an essential and indelible mark in the society.

In line with this, the United States of America is recognized as one of the most influential countries in the world. Due to this, the American history should be given due consideration because its effects are not only felt in the United States but also in other countries. In connection to this, President Abraham Lincoln is one of the most prominent figures in history that have made important decisions and actions during his term of office, which makes him of the greatest leaders in the world and his life as a whole as an area of interest for most people.

Abraham Lincoln, as one of the most controversial president of the United States and an interesting historical personality have received much attention and acclaim even after his life. Due to this, numerous literary works have been created about him in order to further inform the public about the life of Abraham Lincoln in terms of both professional and personal life. One of the most notable books created about the life of Abraham Lincoln is the one written by Jean F. Blashfield, which is entitled after the name of this great president himself.

Authors Profile

Jean F. Blashfield is known published adapter and also an author of childrens and young adult book. The main audience of Blashfield involves the younger population of the society, wherein she would write about important events and personalities in the American history as well as important places in the world in such a way that it could be easily understood by the youth of today. The books that she had written enable to establish a connection between the young generation and the important events and people of the past. Her books are a means by which children and young adults could learn and reconcile with their historic past (About Jean F. Blashfield n.p.).

Blashfield was able to create numerous published credits such as Italy (Enchantment of the World, Second Series), Maryland (America the Beautiful, Third Series), Wisconsin (America the Beautiful, Third Series), and Haiti (Enchantment of the World, Second Series). Despite the fact that most of the published work of Blashfield is for children and young adults, the quality of her writing especially her attention for detail and the her vivid descriptions, make her work really a good read as well as a reputable source of information (About Jean F. Blashfield n.p.).

Significance of Abraham Lincoln in History 
   
The importance of Abraham Lincolns life is not merely rooted from the fact that he became the president of the United States but rather the legacy that he left in the United States as well as in other countries also came from the decisions and actions that he did, which makes him stand out from other American presidents and world leaders. 

Abraham Lincoln is the sixteenth President of the United States. The test of his courage and bravery, especially in handling crisis is put to the test when he was faced with the greatest internal problem of the country, which is the American Civil War. The American Civil War is recognized as one of crisis that really test the strength of the American people as a nation. This internal conflict is brought about by the differences in the ideological belief and corresponding actions of the North and South parts of the country with regards to important and controversial issues. Nevertheless, President Abraham Lincoln was able to successful addressed the civil war in the country and was able to preserve the Union by defeating the secessionist Confederate States of America (Gilmore 231-233).
   
The most notable and highly recognized accomplishment of Abraham Lincoln is his abolition of slavery in the United States. Even before he was nominated as President of the United States, Lincoln is already an outspoken opponent of the continuation and expansion of slavery in the country. During his tenure as president, he introduced the necessary measures in order to abolished slavery in the United States. In addition, since the issue of slavery is one of the main causes of the conflict between the Northern and Southern part of the country, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 that declared the freedom of all slaves in any state in the Confederate States of America, which did not return to the Union. Furthermore, President Lincoln also promoted the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which stipulates that the official eradication and continuation of slavery in order to prohibit involuntary servitude (Thomas and Burlingame 493-495).
   
Historians also positively acknowledge the way Lincoln handled the factions of the Republican Party wherein he appoint the leaders of each faction as a part of his cabinet and force them to cooperate and collaborate among each other. He also successfully resolved the Trent Affair, which is a war scare with the British during the latter months in 1861. In line with this, it is also during the leadership of Lincoln that the Union was able to gain control of the border slave states (Thomas and Burlingame 281-282).
   
Abraham Lincoln received numerous criticisms because of his refusal to compromise with issue of slavery and ironically, also with him allegedly moving not fast enough in eradicating slavery. However, Lincoln was able to successfully gain the support of the public through his rhetoric and speeches, especially the Gettysburg Address that even became a symbol of the nations duty. Due to the accomplishments that Lincoln did during his time as a public official, many scholars recognized him as one of the greatest U.S. President of all time (Oberle 4-6).
   
Abraham Lincoln was able to live a full and meaningful life. During his early childhood, Lincoln already shows a huge potential in leading an upright and successful life. Nevertheless, the things that he was able to accomplished, especially during his tenure in office as the American president is indeed outstanding. President Lincoln epitomizes the important qualities of a true leader, someone who is brave and courageous during times of great crisis and an individual who will not compromise his beliefs despite the criticisms and oppositions of other people. In all of his admirable works, President Abraham Lincoln was able to leave an important and indelible mark in history because he is the key personality that was able to truly abolish slavery in the United States, which also has a great impact in other countries that also adhere to this form of involuntary servitude. Lincolns eradication of slavery does not only help the slaves in his country but it is also his greatest contribution to the welfare of other people and the realization of the true meaning of humanity. 

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