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The 16th President of the United States had a varied work history. However, train conductor was not on Abraham Lincoln's résumé. He did have a job related to the railroad as a rail-splitter, and his legendary axe skills allowed him to produce, in a typical day, 400 rails for a wage of 25 cents. Before Lincoln became a lawyer and politician, he worked as a surveyor, storekeeper, and postmaster, the latter being his first government job. He remains the only president to hold a patent. (His invention was a device for lifting boats over obstructions in the water.) A virtue instilled in Lincoln by his parents was the belief that in America anyone willing to work hard could find betterment. Hard work — in many different forms — was what he did best. Trademarks: All brand names and product names used in this eNewsletter are trade names, service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Privacy Policy |
