The 16th President of the United States of America and probably the most influential and famous one, Abraham Lincoln’s story, motivates millions around the globe.
Abraham Lincoln’s many failures and glory in becoming the POTUS inspire millions worldwide and will continue to shine a light on upcoming generations.
Born on 12 February 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States, Abraham had no idea about the life he would lead that would change the course of American history and put the US on the world map.
The saviour of the Union and the emancipator of the slaves, Honest Abe (a nickname given to him), didn’t have it easy. His life had peaks and valleys. But he never became too disheartened and called it quits. He believed in his skills and kept pushing through to become one of the most influential personalities in America and the world.
Lincoln’s life showed him many shades of grey, from losing his mother very young to attaining the highest office in the land. He was a voracious reader and never liked farm work. Thankfully, his stepmother recognized his love for books, creating a path for him to advance in his career.
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When Abe was 23, he lost his job and bid for the state legislature. Ann Rutledge, who was his first romantic love, whom he loved passionately, died when he was 26 years old. The setbacks didn’t end here. It was just starting for something big. After 3 years of losing Ann, Abraham lost his bid to become a speaker in the House of Representatives.
In 1846, he was elected to Congress, where he drafted the bill to abolish slavery and give the black people their civilian rights to live as free men/women with integrity and free like the whites.
In 1848, when he was 39 years old, his bid to become Commissioner of the General Land Office in D.C. was also rejected. In 1856, he was defeated in the Vice-Presidential Nomination race. Two years later, he again witnessed a massive failure and lost his US senator quest.
Of course, Lincoln had enough; any sane person would doubt his life and dreams. But Lincoln was destined to be one of the greats. Life had other plans for him, and only through his consistent work did he earn the right to be a legend in American history.
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of The United States of America, representing the Republican Party.
He issued the Emancipation Proclamation Bill in 1861, and finally, in 1863, slavery was abolished from the soil of the US.
In 2012, Steven Spielberg made a film called Lincoln, and one of the most notable actors, Daniel Day-Lewis, played President Lincoln, winning the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Lincoln “Failures” List
- Lost job in 1832.
- Defeated for state legislature in 1832.
- Failed in business in 1833.
- Elected to state legislature in 1834.
- Sweetheart died in 1835.
- Had a nervous breakdown in 1836.
- Defeated for Speaker in 1838.
- Defeated for nomination for Congress in 1843.
- Elected to Congress in 1846.
- Lost renomination in 1848.
- Rejected for land officer in 1849.
- Defeated for U.S. Senate in 1854.
- Defeated for nomination for Vice President in 1856.
- Again defeated for U.S. Senate in 1858.
- Elected President in 1860
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