Summary: Lincoln's first attempt to run for public office drew from his first hand experience on the river Sangamon. Although not successful in this attempt, Abe's ability to be honest about his cababilities, experience and limitations would remain a defining aspect of his pricipled leadership style which would help eventually to prove himself worthy of the esteem of his countrymen <a href="https://leadershiphistory.com/lincoln4.html">Blog Post</a>
