Abraham Lincoln was a man of character, a prominent activist in civil rights, and a shrewd politician. His Gettysburg Address became the most quoted political speech in American History, demonstrating his passion for nationalism, equal rights, and democracy. His assassination was a tragedy that helped galvanize his legacy, rather than weaken it. By all counts, and with proven results, it is no wonder that he was considered by many to have been the greatest of the United States’ presidents. Downloaded from http://www.wikihow.com