Good role model for Chinese children Civilian President Lincoln

Author: Xue Weimin
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Publish Date: 2006-12-29
Features: Abraham Lincoln, born in 1809 into a poor immigrant family in the United States, had a deep love for reading from a young age, though he only attended school for one year. The land and life became his best teachers. He was resolute, brave, upright, and humble. As a lawyer, he helped the weak and aided the poor; as a president, he upheld democracy and called for peace. He freed thousands upon thousands of American Black slaves and was remembered in history like the Declaration of Emancipation. He was affectionately called the "People's President" by generations. Marx once said of Lincoln, "He was not easily frightened by difficulties or blinded by success. He moved steadfastly toward his great goals without being reckless; he advanced steadily without retreating. In short, he was a rare individual who had reached great heights while still retaining his fine qualities. This outstanding and morally upright man was so humble that the world only discovered him to be a hero after his martyrdom."