Abraham Lincoln overcame many challenges throughout his life that demonstrated his courage and determination. As a young boy, he made long journeys alone and helped bury family members who passed away. As a young man, he volunteered for the military and worked in Congress despite obstacles. As President during the Civil War, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation and worked tirelessly for the abolition of slavery, even though it was unpopular and prolonged the war. Lincoln remained committed to preserving the Union and ending slavery until his assassination at age 56.

1. Abraham Lincoln Lincoln A Photo Biography Book by Russell Freedman Presentation by Shahen Hagen

2. Timeline At 7, he made a 100 mile ride on 2 horses. This is courageous because there might have not been good roads and he could have gotten robbed or hurt. At 23, he volunteered to participate in preventing the hostile Indian tribes from invading. He could have gotten killed or hurt but he still volunteered. At 37, he was in Congress. After three months, his wife and kids left for Kentucky without him. Instead of joining them, he decided to stay and face the rest of his first term alone At 37, he worked long, hard hours with his speech disorder. Now people call him one of the best speakers in U.S history. This is courageous because he knew he was going to have to deal with his disability frequently. At 9, he watched his mother, his aunt and his uncle die. This is courageous because he even buried them and stayed by them until they died.

3. Timeline 2 At 37, in his first year in Congress he spoke his mind even though he was new and did not know anyone. At 38, he voted and made speeches to stop the spread of slavery. That’s courageous because he knew that this might end in violence. At 54, as President, he announced the Emancipation Proclamation which freed many slaves. He knew a lot of people would hate this, but he did it for the good of the society. At 56, the Civil War finally ended. He kept fighting and wishing slaves were free. Now after all that they were free. It was courageous because he knew it would end in war and it did. At 56, a lot of Confederate people wanted to kill him, and he knew that, but he still went to plays and other events, but he paid for it. He died at a show.

7. Abe’s Room If this was a banner in his room and it was a law in the world it would complete one of his big life goals. He always was happier when his family was with him. A very high ceiling because he us very very tall. He was exactly 6.4 This is very comfortable and it shows how he became president. It brings back his child hood and he was always fond of a cabin in the forest

9. The Oval Office Restaurant Starters The Abe Salad12$- Abe would love a salad with arugula, basil and 2 hard boiled eggs on top. The Presidential BLT Salad 11$- Abe would love this because he is obsessed with bacon. Main Courses Chicken Fricassee with Biscuits 24$- Fricassee is an old way to cook chicken but Abe loved it. He also liked having it with nice buttermilk biscuits. Chicago Dog 20$- The hot dog is topped with mustard, onion, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle, tomato slices, pickled peppers and a Popeye seed bun.

10. The Oval Office Restaurant Desserts The Top Hat Cake10$- This is a fruit cake, one of Abe’s favorite desserts, shaped in a cool top hat. The Lincoln Apple Pie11$- It’s a pie shaped like Abe, and apple pie was his one of his favorite desserts. Drinks Hot Coffee 2$- It was very plain but Abraham loved a nice cup of coffee in the morning. Presidential Tea 3$- He was a very plain guy but he loved the amazing taste of tea.

11. Hail To The Chief I picked this song because it is perfect for Abe. It expresses him as President. It is a very noble and courageous song, which are two character traits for him. It also a nicely themed song, cool tempo and awesome melody. This song has a 1800s feel to it from my perspective. That is why I think this song is totally perfect for Abe.