Featured Writing from 2001

from Daniel, age 13, Lacey's Spring, Alabama
Abraham Lincoln in my opinion was an American hero. During his life, he said that he could change the nation and he done just that. If it wasn't for Abraham Lincoln, this country would not be what it is today. He ranks as one of the best Presidents of the United States and one of the greatest leaders of all time. Abraham Lincoln also fought for what we believed. He did not want the country to live half slave and half free, instead he wanted the country to be free PERIOD. Abraham Lincoln will always be remembered as a true American Hero.

Abraham Lincoln was a man who fought for our country. He never gave up, no matter what anyone said. Most of all, he loved our Savior. During any of his hard times, he prayed to God to give him the strength or the help that he needed. When John Wilkes Booth killed him, we lost one of the most important people that this nation has ever had. I am sure that many people missed our dear President, and I think they missed him. He had very good jokes, and he was the greatest president ever alive:) at least I think so.

Abe Lincoln inspires me because he was the president in hard times. He also shown me to never give up. Also if you want something or believe in something go for it, hey all he wanted was no slavery and thanks to him he fought for 5 years and look what shown up.
Anonymous

Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. He loved to read books. His mother died when he was young. He was a hard worker.

Abe Lincoln became the 16th president. He lived in the White House. He was president twice. He freed the slaves.

by the first grade students at St. Andrew's School, Abilene, KS
illustrations by Collin

I have three favorite things about Abraham Lincoln. First, Abraham Lincoln told jokes. People liked his jokes. They laughed. Next, he grew up to be a president. He read books and studied to become a good president. He was nice to people. Finally, he was a good man. He was nice to people, he read his Bible, he worked hard, he was honest. Those are my favorite things about Abraham Lincoln.
Jonathan, age 7

I have three favorite things about Abraham Lincoln. First, his mother was very sick and she died. She had milk disease. The cow ate a poisonous plant. She drank the milk. Next, somebody killed Abraham Lincoln. He was watching a play. John Wilkes Booth shot him. Finally, he told good jokes. He was a funny man. He told jokes at work. Those are my three favorite things about Abraham Lincoln.
Haley, age 6

Abe was good Abe was smart and had a great, big heart every time he would walk down the street children ran to his feet and even though he was great some guy shot him and it was too late. everybody loved him dearly but now I think that he will rest more peacefully.

Lauryn age 11 at Mt.Bethel Elementary

facts about Abe Lincoln for anybody that is doing a report on him. Abe Lincoln was the 16th president in the republican party. he had one son and a wife named Mary Todd Lincoln. Lincoln was born on February the 12th 1809.he lived in a log cabin and he taught himself how to read and write. I hope that my facts become useful to you and good luck on your report if you have one!

Abe is my favorite president. I am 10 years old and I feel sad Abe was acasinaited. And if Abe was able to hear me when he was in heaven I wanted to say I love and I wish that you didn't get killed. If people are on here that want to kill the president for his money don't do it! And please don't kill other people or rob them stop what your doing!!!