Abraham Lincoln is one of the most popular presidents in the history of the United States. With his face on pennies, five-dollar bills, savings bonds, and his name on hotels, cars, toys, and streets, it's nearly impossible to grow up as a child in America without hearing the name Lincoln. Over the past few decades, Lincoln enthusiasts have sought to discover the real Lincoln, trying to decipher myth from reality. Lincoln was considered "the last great leader before industrial change, (because) Lincoln stood for all that was right and honest and evident." (Phillips). As a poor boy, he looked up to the Founding Fathers and was fascinated by America and the idea of ​​individual rights. After several failed attempts to enter the White House, it almost seemed that Abraham Lincoln was not destined to become president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln originally did not appear to be a leader capable of successfully leading a country in a time of great need. However, in office, Lincoln proved himself to be a capable commander and leader during the Civil War, which propelled him to the status of an American legend. The American people have always had an idea of ​​the criteria a president must meet to take office. They wanted a war hero who was well educated, handsome and had great intelligence. Compared to these qualifications, Lincoln fell short, especially in his education. Growing up on the frontier meant it was difficult to find a good education. There wasn't an exact school year that Lincoln and the other kids in his area could attend. The opening of the school depended on whether or not a teacher was available. Teachers were so valued on the frontier that poor families gave as much food as they could to teachers without starving their family. Lincoln attended school at the ages of 6, 7, 11, 13 and 15, however the total of his days spent in