Lincoln's looks / the slavery debates

If Abraham Lincoln were born today, he might have a tougher time becoming president because of his appearance.

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1. If Abraham Lincoln were born today, he might have a tougher time becoming president because of his appearance.
2. But, Abraham Lincoln became famous by debating slavery.
3. His views on racial equality were considerably more complicated, and less egalitarian, than they are often portrayed today.
4. THEN AMERICA ELECTED HIM AND BROKE APART
5. LINCOLN DIDN'T BEGIN THE WAR TO ABOLISH SLAVERY
6. HE HELPED DESTROY SLAVERY IN AMERICA
7. HE WAS ASSASSINATED DAYS AFTER THE WAR WAS WON
8. HE NEVER GOT TO BUILD THE COUNTRY HE SAVED
9. WHY LINCOLN STAYS MODERN

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