Abraham+Lincoln

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 * By: Dong Hun Shin**
 * Abraham Lincoln is known as one of the biggest "Change Maker" amongst many people. Abraham Lincoln was America's 16th president. Abraham Lincoln became a president in 1861, and left the place as he was murdered by John Wikes Booth in April 14, 1865. Abraham Lincoln is considered as the one of the greatest president of America, because he guided his country through one of the most devastating experience in its national history, the Civil War.**
 * Hi, I am Abraham Lincoln. I am competing in this contest in areas of "Politics". I am entering in this category because I believe that changes can be made fast and directly for all citizens by political processes. **

**My background**

 * I was born on 12th February 1809 in a one-room log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky. My parents were not educated and poor. At the age of 8, I and my family moved to Indiana, where it was not much developed and a lot of untouched nature existed. Therefore, there were many wild bears and other animals living in the woods. S ****nce I was born in poor family, I had only 18 monthsof proper education.** ** Even though I had no money and proper education, I was largely self-educated. **** I loved reading books. They changed me, and I changed the world. ****I often borrowed books from my neighbor. This interest on books later grew me as a great changemaker. Thanks to books, I learned how to communicate with others and also had lots of indirect experiences through them. Moreover, some of the phrases and sentences I learned from books helped me to deliver my ideas and to persuade others effectively.**

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 * My greatest accomplishment, without a doubt, was the abolishment of slavery. I issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The proclamation declared "all persons held as slaves are shall be free." After this, I passed the Thirteenth Amendment to permanently abolish slavery throughout the nation. Also, I preserved the Unoin and reunited the North and the South even though many soldiers died during the bloody Civil War. I didn't forget their sacrifices. Thus I made a speech in Gettysburg on November 19, 1863, " we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."**

Impact to the world
**Someone criticized me that I violated the Constitution and vastly expanded the powers of the Federal government to beat the Confederacy. It might be true from other's point of view. Nevertheless, I inspired the people all over the world to embrace the ideals of freedom, democracy, and equality. After my death I became a gloval figure. I still continue to speak the people across the world anout ideals of "Freedom, Democracy, and Equality."**

To the descendents
**]ooks. I cited many phrases from the books I read when I made a speech in front of the people. Those phrases I cited touched the peoples' mind and managed to bring about "CHANGE."**
 * I will tell you the tips how could be the greatest change-maker. **
 * First of all, I was a good communicator. I liked to use strong powerful wo ****rds, adding alliteration and metaphors. This helped to convey my message well and to change the audiences' thoughts and attitudes. Secondly, I was a carer. ** **I cared for all the citizens of U.S. equally including the black slaves. For example, I tried hard to free the slaves that worked in the cotton fields. Also, I cared for my soldiers and other citizens' safety during the Civil War. Thirdly, I was a risk taker. I did not get afraid of the steps that I was taking. When I was running for the President, it was a great challenge to me, because I was not formally educated and I was going against a man called Douglas, who was respected amongst other people. But, I finally made it. Fourthly, I was principled. You might knowed that I was called "Honest Abe." Honesty makes me feel good about myself and creates trust in others. It improved my relationship with others and changed the nation. Lastly, I don't want miss that I was an inquirer. As mentioned earlier, I liked to read b**