Jack trevor story biography of abraham lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln&#;s Stories and Humor
The Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York
When Ohio Congressman James Ashley disapproved of a story Abraham Lincoln had just told, the President responded: &#;Ashley, I have great confidence in you and great respect for you, and I know how sincere you are. But if I couldn&#;t tell these stories, I would die.&#; On another occasion the President prefaced a discussion of the draft Emancipation Proclamation by reading aloud from a favorite humorist. In response to the disapproval of some members of his cabinet, Mr. Lincoln said: &#;Gentlemen, why don&#;t you laugh? With the fearful strain that is upon me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die, and you need this medicine as much as I do.&#;1
The Civil War presented a dark background for Mr. Lincoln&#;s stories. Ohio journalist David R. Locke, himself one of Mr. Lincoln&#;s favorite humorists, recalled: &#;His flow of humor was a sparkling spring gushing out of a rock &#
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Remembering Abraham Lincoln… Years Later – Part 2
Probably my favorite attribute of Lincoln is his ability to be rock solid in the face of tremendous pressure but at the same time being able to be forgiving when needed. This story illustrates this perfectly and one we can all learn from. This is taken from Dr. Wheeler’s book “Abraham Lincoln – A Man of Faith and Courage”.
A LESSON IN FORGIVENESS
By T. Morris Longstreth
T. Morris Longstreth wrote several stories about Lincoln during his long writing career, but none are more moving than this one. The time: July 7, , four days after the Battle of Gettysburg. Two people, a man and a boy, are faced with a terrible decision on the same hot summer night.
The Ripley brothers were as different in nearly every way as are the rapids and still pools of a mountain stream. Perhaps that is why they loved each other in a way not usually meant by “brotherly love.”
Will Ripley was the “still pool.” He was thoughtful to the point of appea
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10 Compelling Facts About Abraham Lincoln
As a historical figure, Abraham Lincoln is well known for two main things: He guided the United States through the American Civil War and fought to end slavery throughout the country.
His life, however, did not begin with the presidency. It began in the backwaters of Kentucky, and it was there that the fascinating life of one of the most revered presidents would begin. Through trials and tribulations, Abraham Lincoln led a full life, meeting interesting people and experiencing events that molded him into the great man who led the country through its darkest hour.
Here are ten facts about Abraham Lincoln.
1. He Was Born in a Log Cabin in Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln was not born in a place where opportunities for success were common. In a rural area in central Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks on February 12, His father struggled financially, and Lincoln had to man do with very moderate means