The world has remembered not only what Lincoln said, but also what he did. He is considered one of the greatest United States presidents. Why?

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was greatly remembered for his actions and the great changes he made in US history. Abraham Lincoln has been a role model for all citizens, from african americans and there of. He created the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed African American slaves as of Sep. 22,1862. Even though African Americans were'nt absolutely free til later on, he was the first to propose humane freedom.

Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be-Abraham Lincoln

He abolished slavery.