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David herbert lincoln6/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1846: Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.1840: Sought to become elector - defeated.1838: Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.1836: Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.1835: Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.1834: Ran for state legislature again - won.He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt. ![]() 1833: Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt.1832: Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldnât get in.1832: Ran for state legislature - lost.1816: His family was forced out of their home.Here is a sketch of Lincoln's road to the White House: Lincoln was a champion and he never gave up. He could have quit many times - but he didn't and because he didn't quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of our country. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown. If you want to learn about somebody who didn't quit, look no further.īorn into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. Probably the greatest example of persistence is Abraham Lincoln. ![]()
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