It goes without saying that Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s greatest presidents. The strengths he brought to the job included intelligence, inspired leadership, unmatched rhetorical power, and a steady hand in dire times. No political leader is perfect, of course. Lincoln made mistakes during his astonishing journey from a small log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky, to the White House. But his quest and determination to ensure that people from all walks of life had freedom, liberty, and the ability to pursue the American dream remains a constant source of inspiration and admiration.