Abraham Lincoln is one of the most influential and revered American presidents.  Although, what does Lincoln symbolize? I believe that he represents the progression of racial equality. As we discussed during Lincoln day, even though his aim during the Civil War was directed toward uniting the south with the union, he also banished slavery and sparked a new age where men are given equal opportunities. The country has grown and altered and 200 years after Lincoln’s birth the first African America was made president. Abraham Lincoln stands for racial development and succession that has taken place in the United States.