Lincoln is in a cent

In the movie Lincoln, there were several truths that helped to tell Lincoln's story of what actions he did that changed the world as it was known during that time. What many might define as a hero in this decade might consist more of fairy tales or some fictional character with inhuman powers that lets them rise above others in a sense.

For Lincoln, one might argue, he did indeed rise above others. He came from a poor family and somehow managed to work his way to the top: Presidency-

"I am the President of the United States of America, and I am clothed in IMMENSE power." ~ A. Lincoln

In his Presidency, Lincoln chose to surround himself with people who had different views than he did, perhaps another interesting addition to his character or a way to keep himself sharp by having to constantly debate and show his views to others without his like states of minds. In the face of being fought against at every front, he was able to keep just ahead of those who did not quite see things his way. He did not promise the world, or give false advertisement, but instead gave only what he could actually give. He saw a wrong in the world and sought to correct it for the future of his nation, of his Union, for the people who looked to him for guidance. When someone asks for who a hero might be, Lincoln stands at the forefront for showing exactly the qualities of such a hero. He, in fact, made a very unique image for himself to be remembered by when one mentions the name: Lincoln.




"This is ten percent luck
Twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure
Fifty percent pain
And a hundred percent reason to remember the name" 
~ Fort Minor