Dinner for Two: Hold the Slavery by Trinity

Dinner for Two: Hold the Slavery by Trinity - October 2017 Scholarship Essay

Throughout the United States short history of being a country, there have been many notable presidents. There have been presidents known for their bravery in times of need, or by their deceit and paranoia that changed America's views. Of their many great achievements, some are only recognized for a single day in history. Whatever may be the case, each president was important in their way. That being said, if I could have dinner with one U.S. President I would have to choose Abraham Lincoln due to his influential presence in slavery and, on a lighter note, the apocryphal that he was always honest.

Living in North Idaho, I have faced racism time and time again. The city in which I attend school boarders Hayden, where previous crimes against race have occurred. If I were to have dinner with Mr. Lincoln, I would thank him for all he has done to beat at the walls separating humanity into color-based factions. I would also ask him for advice, as I have suffered from racism through harassment simply because I choose to have friends and relationships not based on the color of my skin or the color of theirs. I believe in equality. And though that might not have occurred from his Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln made a step in the direction of equal rights and opportunities for all.

Many stories told as truth are just tall tales meant to teach a lesson. George Washington and his Cherry Tree, Archimedes and his bath time “Eureka!” I honestly wonder what Abraham thinks of the story that he was completely honest. It is quite the legacy to leave behind and nickname to hold. I believe that he was an important man in history and he was certainly the most influential for myself.