Essay Archive - Lincoln's Legacy
Lincoln's Legacy
A legacy is something that is passed down from a predecessor. Lincoln's
legacy is the teachings that he had wanted all of us, as American citizens, to
live by. In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln explained what our
responsibilities as American citizens are. His concepts tie all off U.S.
history together and aid the prosperity of our country.
In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln stated that all men are created equal.
He was restating the beliefs of Thomas Jefferson when Jefferson wrote the
Declaration of Independence. Lincoln was trying to ....
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