презентация на английском языке "Абраам Линкольн"
презентация к уроку по английскому языку

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The 16th president of the USA Abraham Lincoln- the 16th president of the USA. He takes a special place in the list of American presidents. He didn't quit and became one of the greatest presidents in the history of the USA.

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Abe’s childhood Born on February 12 1809. Grew up in the Middle West. His family were pioneers. Lived in poverty.

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Enjoyed reading Although he had little chance to go to school, he liked to read. He taught himself by reading the books he could get as the Bible, Aesop’s “Fables” and “Robinson Crusoe”

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The greatest example of persistence 1831- Failed in business 1832- Ran for state legislature- lost 1838- S ought to become speaker of the state legislature- defeated 1840- S ought to become elector- defeated 1843- R an for Congress- lost 1846- Ran for Congress again- this time he won- went to Washington and did a good job 1860- Elected president of the United States

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He Didn’t Quit The path was worn and slippery. My foot slipped from under me, knocking the other out of the way, but I recovered and said to myself, “It’s a slip and not a fall” Abraham Lincoln After losing a senate race

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A Great Lover of Poetry His career as a statesman is well- known. Little known is that he was a great lover of poetry . His speeches and writings are filled with great and beautiful prose, but he wrote only three poems.

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A Great Lover of Poetry In 1844, Lincoln returned to Indiana, where he was raised. The place and the people aroused memories of his childhood that prompted him to write the poems. My childhood’s home I see again, And sadden with the view; And still, as memory crowds my brain, There’s pleasure in it too.

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