presidents in U.S history. Abraham Lincoln is a great example of being faithful to a purpose. He didn’t lose heart or give up. He had a tough row to hoe to get to where he wanted to go. If anyone could of quit it would have been him. • In 1832 he lost his job and was defeated in the Illinois legislature. • In 1833 his business went bankrupt. • In 1834 he was elected to state legislature, but the next year his sweet heart died. • In 1835 he had a nervous breakdown. • In 1838 he was defeated for state