From The View Of a Hero

Throughout history many people have stepped up to the challenges of leading a nation to independence, guiding a nation through turmoil, rising to the occasion to defend his or her religious beliefs, or by simply putting their lives on the line every day to protect and secure the safety of others. These individuals, by their bravery and determination, have set their mark in their society and the peoples hearts around them as well. Despite the bravery these individuals face, there are other types of heroes as well. The heroes do their work on the field and on the court. But depending on whom you ask, the person’s view of not only a hero might change but the entire definition as well. A hero who fits this description is Abraham Lincoln. When Lincoln was president of the United States of America, our country was in a time of disagreement about whether or not we should have slaves. When President Lincoln decided to make his decision to abolish slavery, he was very conscious that many people would have distaste for him. The heroic act he did was he didn't let this pressure get to him. Lincoln made the right decision and saved our America from a terrible situation getting worse. Abe Lincoln also did many other heroic things but this is his most outstanding of them all. This is just my view of a hero!