Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and served from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln guided the United States through the Civil War, hoping to preserve the Union. One of the greatest parts of his legacy, in my opinion, is that he worked to abolish slavery. Lincoln's early life made him the person people consider today to be one of the greatest presidents in American history. Lincoln faced many problems as a young boy that greatly impacted his life. I believe that Lincoln's youth is one of the main reasons he became one of the greatest presidents of all time. Lincoln and his family started in a small log cabin on Nolin Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. Her father was Thomas Lincoln and her mother was Nancy Lincoln. It's safe to say that Lincoln grew up in a poor environment and had to work for everything he had. Lincoln's father, Thomas, was a farmer and carpenter, which is where most of the family earned their income. Lincoln's family was religious and part of a Baptist church. It was clear that Lincoln's family was anti-slavery because the church they joined had split from a larger church over the issue of slavery. When Lincoln was very young, the family moved to Knobs Creek Farm, where he began to reminisce about his childhood. They spent five years here working on their farm and trying to make a living. Then Lincoln's father's difficulties began with title to the property. Instead of fighting for his farm, Lincoln's father, Thomas, decided to pack up and move his family to Pigeon Creek, Indiana. Lincoln was known for his strength and his ability to show you...... middle of paper ...... that Lincoln was capable of being a successful leader. Lincoln was the kind of person you could count on to get things done. In conclusion, it is safe to say that Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents of the United States. His early years of life taught him and influenced him to become the kind of person who was supposed to be president. Lincoln wanted nothing more than true equality for all men, black or white. He put into place certain documents protecting slaves like the Emancipation Proclamation, which used the military to protect slaves. He also tried to get Congress to pass the 13th Amendment so that slavery could be permanently outlawed. That being said, Lincoln was a good guy in every way, he was honest, reliable, hardworking, passionate and caring, which is why he is one of the greatest presidents of all time..