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Discover how Abraham Lincoln faced false accusations, defended his principles, and overcame slander with unwavering perseverance during the Civil War. Learn from his strategies and bold stand against unjust attacks.
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*Remember truth is the best vindication against slander • Sometimes Lincoln would stand up and defend himself, especially if the false accusation was damaging to the public’s view of his principles. • “I have found that it is not entirely safe, when one is misrepresented under his very nose to allow the misrepresentation to go uncontradicted.” Lincoln’s Reflection
*Do the very best you know how-- the very best you can-- and keep doing so until the end • “..If I have not established a character enough to give the lie to this charge. I can only say that I am mistaken in my own estimate of myself…”
*If you yield to even to one false charge, you may open yourself up to other unjust attacks. • Lincoln was a risk-taker, assuming a bold stand and not wavering in the process. • He endured the slander but overcame it to secure victory in the Civil War and preserve the nation • Lincoln tried to avoid provocation whenever possible by using humor. • By telling a story, he could turn the tables on an antagonist.
