This book profiles four of the most important figures in American history: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster, and Abraham Lincoln. Through vivid biographical sketches, the author brings to life the struggles and triumphs of these legendary figures, and shows how their lives and achievements helped to shape the country we know today. Filled with insights and anecdotes, this is a must-read for anyone interested in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.