Why is Abe Lincoln famous?

Answer 1

That he was the 16th president of the United States of America is one reason why Abraham Lincoln [February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865] is famous. That he was his own speech writer of proclamations that are considered examples of the height of spoken and written expressions in English is another reason. That he was well prepared for his presidential years, in terms of temperament and training, is still another. And that he was wise and showed considerable wisdom in his dealings with different peoples and events is yet another.

Just the fact that he was one of the U.S. Presidents tends to make one famous. But additionally, President Lincoln became famous because of his talents as administrator, communicator and peacemaker. He faced many challenges in less than half a dozen years in office. He solved those challenges by drawing upon an impressive range of experiences in everyday life, farming, law, military service, and politics.

President Lincoln also solved challenges by drawing upon a personality that was well balanced, likable, and elegant and accessible in its simple straightforwardness. His personality wasn't at all vindictive. It combined a wisdom way beyond his age and his lifetime with a young personality that found enthusiastic expression in the moment.

And those are just some of the reasons why Abraham Lincoln became known, worldwide, as a famous President and a famous person.