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Abraham Lincoln

16th President of the United States

1809–1865

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In Their Own Words

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.”
— Abraham Lincoln

Areas of Expertise

leadership resilience perseverance conviction change management

Key Achievements

Born in a log cabin, largely self-educated, failed in business twice
Led the United States through its deadliest conflict — the Civil War
Abolished slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation
Lost 8 elections and suffered a nervous breakdown before winning the presidency
Considered by historians to be the greatest American president

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