The economy of United States

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Abraham Lincoln, the great is the leader who showed light and path to the American
people through a time of great crisis and turmoil. He is one of the greatest figure for the action
who stood up for constitutional, political, humane and moral values for the society during the
years of civil unrest. He is the most prominent figure of the period who abolished slavery and
helped in the strengthening of the federal government in United States. The economy of United
States could modernize due to his contributions as he preserved the union. There are several
myths and facts which can be heard about the famous personality. Some of the myths which
concern Abraham Lincoln will be discussed in this essay contrasting with the facts.
One of the most heard myth about Abraham Lincoln is that he owned slaves while he
himself was against the slave trade (Lincolncottage.org). He is the revolutionary, to have made
history for his contributions for the abolishment of the slave trade leading to civil wars. This can
be considered to be nothing but a myth as it bears no truth. Neither Lincoln himself, nor was his
father, who is also talked about, for having associated with the slave trade, has any relation with
the act. However, his wife, Mary had relatives who lived in Kentucky was reputed for owning
slaves. Lincoln fought for the cause and he can, by no means, he held accountable for the actions
of Mary’s relatives, who had slaves. It is also heard that this happened even prior to he came to
know Mary. The myth is very unlikely to bear any truth as Abraham Lincoln has devoted his life
to change history and fight for the rights of the people who were oppressed in America for years
and ultimately put an end to the gruesome slave trade.
The second myth which concerns Abraham Lincoln has almost taken shape of a lore,
which is heard and passed n for generations, in the awe and memory of Lincoln, the great. The
myth is about a copper beech tree which is found at the soldier home (Lincolncottage.org). The
tree is considered to be a witnessed to some years of Lincoln’s life. The tree bears significance as