Presidents

There have been many great presidents in the history of the United States. There have been great presidents in times of war and in peace; controversy and contentment. There are few presidents, though, that are consistently mentioned as the greatest of all time. These presidents include Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Washington and Lincoln displayed greatness in their handling of warfare and foreign policy, uniting of the country, and leading America into a new prosperous era.

Washington and Lincoln both displayed great leadership in their handling of the U.S. Armed forces and foreign policy. Though he was a Revolutionary War hero, Washington had a strong isolationist record as president. He kept the country out of war and conflict with other nations. He played a role in helping the United States become respected in the world. Lincoln displayed great leadership in his handling of the Union Army in the Civil War. Lincoln guided the North to victory over the South, showing his great leadership as commander in chief of the United States Army. Both Lincoln and Washington were able to display their greatness in their handling of warfare and foreign policy.

Washington and Lincoln both displayed their greatness in unifying the country. At the beginning of Washington’s presidency, the nation was still divided over the power of the federal government. By the end of his two terms, Washington had established the power of the presidency, and had brought together the majority of the country. Lincoln united the country on a more literal level. By early in Lincoln’s first term, the south had seceded from the union. Lincoln vowed to do anything to preserve the union, and eventually guided the country through the Civil War, bringing the union back together. Both Presidents Lincoln and Washington successfully unified the country in times of intense controversy.

Also, Washington and Lincoln started the country on a path to a new and improved era....