Monday, November 17, 2008

16th PRESIDENT of The United States of America



ABRAHAM LINCOLN- FACT: Lincoln used adept political genius and acute managerial skill in selecting his presidential cabinet. His cabinet was composed of rivals from within his own political party. For more information on Lincoln's cabinet, I strongly suggest you read Doris Kearns Goodwin's TEAM OF RIVALS.



ABRAHAM LINCOLN FACT: Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. president to hold a patent. In May of 1849, he received Patent No. 6469 for a device to lift boats over shoals. His invention was never manufactured.
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