Emilio Iodice writes, “The Leadership of Abraham Lincoln: Why It Matters Today—An Historical and Contemporary Portrait of Wisdom, Courage, Compassion and Determination”
Sample chapter:
It was sweltering. The capital was blanketed with sun. The sour smell of the Potomac filled the air. It was Independence Day. Few were celebrating.
He entered the building from a side door. There were rumors of assassination. Guards surrounded him. He went up the marble staircase towards the opening of the great chamber. He glanced at paintings of Washington, Franklin, and scenes of the Revolution.
At the entrance, he reflected on his words and thoughts. The nation faced one of the worst financial crises in its history. Thousands of institutions and businesses had failed. Foreign investors were reducing holdings of US stocks and securities. His predecessor had left him with a staggering deficit. Interest on official loans was climbing. There was doubt as to the ability of the government to fund its obligations. American and European banks were facing insolvency. Public debt was mounting on both sides of the Atlantic. Conflicts were absorbing desperately needed funds for projects to put people back to work.
Unemployment was growing. Protests were happening in various parts of the country. He had been sworn in only a few months earlier, yet it seemed like the office weighed on him like a decade of toil and trouble. His hair was turning grey. Lines were deepening in his forehead.
Suddenly the doors of the chamber opened…
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