On February 1809, 12, abraham lincoln was born in Harding County, Kentucky. When he was a child, his family was poor. He didn't have the opportunity to go to school, and he followed his father to farm in the western wasteland every day. He himself said, "The time I have spent in school in my life adds up to less than one year." But Lincoln was diligent and eager to learn, and asked others for advice whenever he had the chance. He has no money to buy pens and paper, so he writes, strokes and practices writing on sand and boards. He always holds a book in his arms when herding cattle, chopping wood and digging the ground. During the break, he ate hard and cold tortillas and read with relish. In the evening, he often reads under a small oil lamp until late at night. Lincoln, the first 16 president of the United States.
When he grew up, Lincoln left his hometown and went out to make a living alone. Forced to make a living, he did all kinds of jobs, such as short-term work, as a sailor, a shop assistant, a village postman, a land surveyor, and a coolie of logging and chopping wood. No matter what he does, he is serious, responsible and sincere. When he was a shop assistant in the countryside, once, a customer paid a few cents more, and he chased for more than ten miles before returning the money. On another occasion, he found that he had given the customer two or two teas less, and ran several miles to deliver the tea to that family. Therefore, wherever he goes, he is loved by people around him.
No matter what Lincoln did, he never forgot to study. He seized all his spare time to study hard by himself, studying history, literature, philosophy, law and other works, and gained rich knowledge. During this period, he was very interested in politics and took an active part in political activities. 1834, at the age of 25, Lincoln was elected as a senator from Illinois and began his political career. 1836 became a lawyer through the examination. Lincoln hated slavery when he was young, because when he was a sailor, he transported goods to the south many times and witnessed the cruelty of slave owners and the cruel torture of slaves. After he became a member of parliament, he often made speeches and attacked slavery, which was very influential among the masses. 1854, the United States * * * and the Party were founded. Because the party advocated the abolition of slavery, Lincoln took part. Two years later, he was nominated as a vice presidential candidate at the first national congress. In his campaign speech, he said, "We fought for freedom and the abolition of slavery until our constitution guaranteed freedom of speech, until only free people in the vast country worked in the sun and rain."
At that time, slavery was rampant in the United States. 1854, slave owners in the south sent a mob into Kansas to enforce slavery, which led to the civil war in Kansas. This incident aroused Lincoln's enthusiasm for struggle, and he clearly declared his political proposition of "fighting for freedom and abolishing slavery".
1858, when Lincoln was running for the Senate in Illinois, he gave a speech entitled "Broken House". He compared the coexistence of the North-South system to "a cracked house". He said, "A house with cracks is untenable. I believe that this government cannot remain semi-slave and semi-free forever. " Lincoln's speech was vivid and simple, which expressed the demands of the northern bourgeoisie and reflected the wishes of the people of the whole country, thus winning him a great reputation.
1860, Lincoln was elected president of the United States.
1, Rockefeller, the first American billionaire, revered and recognized Lincoln.
In my true memory, no one can be greater than Lincoln. He wove a successful and touching American history. With indomitable spirit and courage, as well as a generous and loving heart, he liberated four million humble slaves, and at the same time broke the shackles of the souls of 27 million citizens in the United States with another color, ending the evil history that racial hatred led to the degeneration, distortion and narrowness of the soul. He avoided the disaster of national destruction and combined all different languages, religions, colors and races into a brand-new country. Because of his freedom, the United States is fortunate to embark on a just and fair road.
Lincoln was the greatest hero of the last century. Today (February 12, 1909), on the occasion of his centenary birthday, the whole country remembers what he has done for the United States, which is the best proof.
However, when we reproduce and appreciate his brilliant achievements, we should learn and carry forward the special lesson of his life-unremitting determination and courage. I think the best way for us to commemorate him is to follow his example and let his spirit of never giving up shine on America.
In my mind, Lincoln will always be the embodiment of perseverance and fearlessness. He was born in poverty and was once driven out of the house. The first business failed, and the second was even worse, so that it took more than ten years to pay off the debt. His political career was equally bumpy. His first state legislature election failed and he lost his job. Fortunately, he succeeded in the second election. But then, bereavement and failure to run for the state Senate speaker awaited him. However, he still does not give up. In the subsequent election, he failed six times, but after each failure, he still strived for the upper reaches until he was elected president of the United States.
Everyone has experienced vicissitudes and suffered relentless blows, but few people can be as indomitable as Lincoln. After every election defeat, Lincoln would encourage himself: "It's just a slip, not that you can't get up if you die." These words are the power to overcome difficulties, and they are also the weapon that Lincoln finally enjoys high reputation.
Lincoln wrote a great truth in his life: you will not be defeated unless you give up.
2. Marx's evaluation of President Lincoln.
Marx, the revolutionary mentor, spoke highly of Lincoln, saying that he was "a man who will not be intimidated by difficulties and confused by success." He sticks to his great goals and never acts rashly. He made steady progress and never regressed; ..... In short, he is a rare figure who has reached a great level and maintained good quality. " .
Everyone has experienced vicissitudes and suffered relentless blows, but few people can be as indomitable as Lincoln. After every election defeat, Lincoln would encourage himself: "It's just a slip, not that you can't get up if you die." These words are the power to overcome difficulties, and they are also the weapon that Lincoln finally enjoys high reputation.
Lincoln wrote a great truth in his life: you will not be defeated unless you give up.
A rare person who keeps his excellent quality. "