My Good Friend Abraham Lincoln by Fausto

Faustoof Seminole's entry into Varsity Tutor's October 2017 scholarship contest

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My Good Friend Abraham Lincoln by Fausto - October 2017 Scholarship Essay

I chose to have lunch with Abraham Lincoln for several reasons. He became president during the most horrific times of American history and still managed to be known as one of the best presidents of all time. He managed to complete his intentions even after being pressured so much by the war. Lastly, he strengthened and modernized the economy.
I would take Abraham Lincoln to a burger place. I would want to ask him how was he able to handle all the pressure from the war. How did he keep up with everyone’s demands? I’m curious to know how he was as a person also. I mean he was president during the civil war, the bloodiest war in American history and still managed to be a great president! The man knew what he was doing.
I would also want to know what drove him to be one the greatest presidents of all time. He came from nothing and then worked his way up. I want to ask him what motivated him each day to strive for greatness. I want to ask him how he got his strength to keep on pursuing his goals after so many setbacks. He even taught himself law! He had to have a dream and he pursued it. Another thing is that he was against a horrible practice known as slavery in a time where it was normal. Even after so many people were against him he stood his ground because he knew what was right. For that I respect him and want to get to know him as an individual. He would be my first pick in having lunch because he knows what its like to be in a horrible environment and create a positive change.

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