a) Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, born in a log cabin, was largely self-educated. His early life in frontier Kentucky and Indiana was marked by hardship and limited formal education. Despite these challenges, Lincoln was an avid reader and taught himself law, eventually passing the bar examination in Illinois. His journey from humble beginnings to the presidency is often cited as an exemplar of the American dream. Lincoln’s self-education contributed significantly to his skills as a lawyer and orator, which were pivotal in his political rise. His presidency, during which he led the nation through the Civil War and laid the groundwork for the abolition of slavery, remains one of the most significant in American history.