He had to work to support his family at a very young age, His mother died, Failed in business, Ran for state legislature - lost. Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldn’t get in. Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt. Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken. Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months. Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.bSought to become elector - defeated. Ran for Congress - lost. Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job. Ran for re-election to Congress - lost. Sought the job of land officer in his home state - rejected. Ran for Senate of the United States - lost. Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party’s national convention - got less than 100 votes. Ran for U.S. Senate again - again he lost. 1860: Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States and became one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known!
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:38:35 +0000
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