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A Man for the Ages

A Man for the Ages
The statue of the 16th President of the United States Abraham Lincoln is seen inside the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Feb. 12, 2009. Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images
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When I viewed the film, “Lincoln,” in which Daniel-Day Lewis plays President Abraham Lincoln, I noticed there were very few young people in the audience. Yet it is precisely our youth who could benefit from understanding one of the most influential figures in American history. One wonders how a humorous storyteller from such humble origins and repeated failures transformed himself into a complex and exceptional leader.

Christian Milord
Christian Milord
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Christian Milord is an Orange County, Calif.-based educator, mentor, USCG veteran, and writer. He earned his master's degree from California State University–Fullerton, where he mentors student groups and is involved with literacy programs. His interests include culture, economics, education, domestic, and foreign policy, as well as military issues.
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