"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
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Abraham Lincoln
Born: 12-02-1809 – Died: 15-04-1865
Nationality: American
Known for: President, politician, lawyer
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) led the United States through its most trying period as the 16th President during the Civil War. Rising from humble roots, he was instrumental in preserving the Union and, crucially, in advancing the cause of abolishing slavery. His powerful, often quoted words, delivered with eloquence and moral clarity, continue to define American ideals of liberty and unity.
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"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."