First, Lincoln did make a great contribution.
Abraham? The civil war led by Lincoln basically ended the contradiction between the North and the South of the United States since the War of Independence, made the United States truly a unified country, and swept away the biggest hidden danger and obstacle of American development. Besides, the Homestead Act promulgated in Lincoln's time, right? Westward movement? Have a far-reaching impact. It can be said that without Lincoln's achievements, there would be no America today.
Second, Lincoln is the least controversial.
So-called? Extraordinary people do extraordinary things? People who have great influence in history are often accompanied by great controversy. For example, Washington, the slave owner, is the only president in American history who personally led troops to suppress domestic uprisings and once publicly opposed party politics; Roosevelt was considered by many people? Dictators and? Warlike? All these have affected their image among the people. Comparatively speaking, Lincoln's life was not so controversial (perhaps it was too late). Although Lincoln was not perfect, his shortcomings were not particularly obvious, and were basically covered up by the great and just Emancipation Proclamation. This makes Lincoln's political image among the people almost perfect.
Third, the origin of Lincoln
Compared with most presidents in American history, Lincoln was born in the first poverty. He doesn't even have the conditions to finish primary school, so his formal education is only in the second grade of primary school. But it is precisely for this reason that Lincoln's bitter background makes him more likely to resonate with the American people than presidents from big families such as Washington and Roosevelt.
Fourth, Lincoln's personal charm.
Lincoln can be said to be the most eloquent and charming president in American history, and his Gettysburg address is regarded as one of the greatest speeches in American history. In addition, although Lincoln looks ugly and unkempt, it also makes his image closer to ordinary people. Compared with the aristocratic tycoon images of many presidents, Lincoln is more likely to win the support of the middle and lower classes.
Fifth, Lincoln's tragic ending.
As we all know, Lincoln is one of the greatest presidents in American history, but his life ended in tragedy, which made Lincoln's life full of unspeakable things? Tragic beauty? Won the endless sympathy and regret of future generations, which is incomparable to the president who died well, including Washington.