In the Civil War, the center of Lincoln's political strategy was to maintain the unity of the Federation, and his attitude persisted until the Civil War. Then, on June 1 863 65438+1October1,the Emancipation Proclamation was officially promulgated, announcing that from now on, the rebellion would be abolished, the slavery in the states would be strengthened, and the territorial system under the rebellion would be free. Therefore, this measure of Lincoln made a very important contribution to safeguarding national unity and liberating blacks.
Some friends will be curious, what kind of person is Lincoln? Edwin m Stanton, then secretary of war. Once commented on Lincoln: Here lies the most perfect leader in the world. Karl Marx, the founder of Marxism. He also spoke highly of Lincoln, saying that he was a man who would not be intimidated by difficulties and confused by success. He is indomitable towards his great goal, never making a move, advancing steadily and never retreating ... He is a hero. Russian realist lev tolstoy once commented on him: President Lincoln has become a legend in the hearts of people all over the world with his unique spiritual strength and great personality, and his position is equivalent to Raphael in Beethoven's poems in music, Raphael in Ding's paintings and Christ in the philosophy of life. So we can see that Lincoln is a brave man with a good personality.
After Lincoln's death, a Lincoln Library and Museum was built in Springfield, Illinois, USA, which contained a large collection of cultural relics about Lincoln's life and the American Civil War. In addition, the third Monday in February in the United States is the President's Day to commemorate Washington and Lincoln, because they call Washington the father of the country and Lincoln the savior of the country.
The above is just Bian Xiao's personal opinion.