Abe Lincoln or Abraham Lincoln is perhaps the most inspiring and well-loved of all the American Presidents. His life was a story so colorful- full of success, failures ands lessons. In fact the mere failures that he experienced are what made him so loved by his countrymen. Failures did not break him, but instead made him to be a man worthy to be the President of the United States of America.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He served the office from 1861-1865. He was considered to be one of Americas most famous presidents as he had many contributions that left him a mark in Americas history forever. He was the one responsible to lead the country through the great crisis of American Civil War and managed to end slavery. He was also known to be the first American President to be assassinated.

The life story of Abraham Lincoln was so inspiring that it was proven to be the most adapted life story of an American President. There are numerous plays and movies dedicated entirely to him. The Lincoln Fest 2009 is a Festival organized by The Champaign County Historical Museum in commemoration of the 200th birthday of the American President. It is held at Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois as a 3-day event.

The three day event will feature films showing the life story of the American president from his early years in Illinois up to his rise in Presidency. There are also discussions among the filmmakers during movie play intervals. The movie will feature the inspiring and heartwarming tale of this poor boy who grew up to be one of the most celebrated presidents of America- just because he refused to give up.

Indeed his life story has been an inspiration for most of us who encountered difficulties. His failures included: losing and failing in several jobs, being kicked out from his own home at a young age, having his engaged sweetheart die, and lost a number of times in the elections. His failures did not force home to quit. Had he allowed himself to quit, America would have been a different country.