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Question
Why is he considered one of the greatest presidents of the USA?
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Solution
He was a great statesman. He was a great orator. His Gettysburg speech is one of the most quoted speeches in the world. His proclamation of Emancipation prevented foreign nations from helping the southern states. He ended slavery in the USA and saved the union from breaking up. He served the nation with dedication and devotion.
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