Abe Lincoln vs. Barack Obama

Thank you for accepting, and all sarcasm aside, let's begin :POh and by infinitely, I mean much better...let's not take these expressions into account lolFirst we'll begin with our background facts on our presidents and their accomplishments in Round 2, and in Round 3 state why we think that they are better than the other president.He was president in a time of crisis Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States took office on March 4th, 1861 in a time of national crisis. The southern states were having a hard time comprehending the measures of action being taken against them in regards to slavery. While Lincoln and many Republicans opposed this concept of economy, the slave states and most Democrats of the US wanted their rights as states (mentioning the Constitution) and believed that the national government was becoming too big and wanting to take their rights away from them. Lincoln faced dissention in the north and rebellion in the south. Over four years he worked magic most people could not to hold the northern Union together all while getting Congress together to vote to abolish slavery and managing the American Civil War at the same time. In the end, he and the Union prevailed, joining together the United States back together as a country, ending slavery, and just beginning a second term to his legacy until he was shot in 1865. He had incredible perseverence and confidenceDuring the Civil War, Lincoln had trouble with having the correct and most trustworthy generals to fight for him. The Confederacy had the lead over the Union in the war with leadership. Lincoln carried on despite this, assassination threats, Cabinet member bickering, large loss of life in war, and many outside pressures. Through all of this stress, the war was won. When Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, which announced the freedom of all slaves in the United States, he knew it couldn't apply to those states in the Confederacy until the war was won, which he fought to do and accomplished.He supported strong, national, economic policy.Lincoln signed the National Banking Act into law which created a national currency and a network of banks around the country. He was president when the transcontinental railroad was completed and supported the completion of it, which helped people travel from the east to west coast much more swiftly. He supported the Homestead Act which allowed people living in the east to obtain in the west, and then signed the Morill Act which aided in the development of agricultural and mechnical colleges in the western territories of the US.He had strong integrity and moralityLincoln obviously supported for and fought for the liberation of slaves in the United States. Today, we can compare politicians to the example that Lincoln has set for generations to come in America. Not to mention he is very quotable. When the Civil War ended, Abe made sure that the leaders and those who associated with the Confederacy were not harmed, hurt, or punished in any way. He told his generals to let them go and be with their country again. This was extremely moral and high-character like of Lincoln or any president to do this to the opposition. Abe never referred to the south as the Confederacy. He was that willing and dedicated to preserving the Union.Lincoln has landed a shelf-life and high praise among millionsTen years ago, a book came out named Rating the Presidents. 719 professors, elected officials, and historians were selected and a survey based on many factors and subjects. Lincoln finished 1st out of all presidents with FDR and George Washington finishing 2nd and 3rd. In 2009, another survey was conducted with CSPAN with Lincoln finishing first yet again. Lincoln is said to be the most quotable of presidents and is valued for his high wisdom. I believe Abe is the best president that we have ever had. In my next round, I will talk about why Abe is better than Barack. And I must conclude my 2nd round by asking my opponent's opinion on who he thinks is the best president?