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Honest Abe

Honest Wrestler, self-taught lawyer, eloquent writer/orator, and man of integrity. Son of Nancy Hank and Thomas Lincoln; beloved stepson of Sarah Bush. Lover of books, animals and a good joke! He felt empathy for the downtrodden and sadness, yet the need to persevere. He feared slavery’s expansion, the collapse of democracy and failed leadership. He wanted feedom for the slaves, freedom for women and a better world. Born in Kentucky, he gained experience in IL., and fulfilled his destiny in D.C. Abe (Dedicated to my Hero, Abraham Lincoln. He also wrote a little poetry!)

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Constance La France

Date: 2/5/2019 11:42:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your win in my Bio contest ~

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/5/2019 6:59:00 AM

Hi Andrea, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/27/2019 4:52:00 PM

G'day Andrea … possibly here in Australia, Abraham Lincoln is the best known American President of all and what he achieved. Thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/27/2019 5:01:00 PM

I believe he is the one president that every foreign person knows of. My ESL students are so bad with history though, they thought he was president in the previous century!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/27/2019 3:25:00 PM

Also, Lincoln filled that chair without begging Congress nor taxpayers for Monumental funds! Aloha! Rico

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/27/2019 3:01:00 PM

He is my hero too as you know Andrea. I enjoyed reading about him. A great choice for your entry! xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/27/2019 7:22:00 AM

He was one of kind..a tremendous source of pride for the nation..well done, Andrea.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/27/2019 4:52:00 AM

Love it, Abraham Lincoln was a special Man and my favorite president, great Bio write!

Eve Roper

Date: 1/26/2019 10:16:00 PM

I like that you picked Abraham Lincoln . Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve~`*

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/26/2019 8:21:00 PM

Hi Andrea, This is a good entry for the contest theme. Good bio on Abraham Lincoln. I hope to see you on the winners list. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:')Alexis