Is Bush or Oboma More Like Lincoln?

Obama has been making commections between President Abraham Lincoln and himself by following his train route to Washington and using Lincoln's Bible for his swearing in. However, the more I've read and learned about President Abraham Lincoln, the more similarities I see between Lincoln andGeorge W. Bush.

• Lincoln was criticized by the media.
• He was poked fun of if he made errors.


• He was Commander in Chief of a war that at first was popular, but soon became very unpopular.
• As a result, the Civil War and the casualties often were blamed on him.

"Why are my boys fighting Mr. Lincoln's war," my great, great grandmother wrote to her daughter about her sons' involvement. "When will this war be over?"

Yet history proved Lincoln's critics wrong and he is known as a great president. Books are written about his superb leadership, his insight, his vision, his compassion, and his knowledge of the situation. Time will find George W. Bush a president with vision as well.

Even former President Jimmy Carter has predicted that George W. Bush will be seen as a president unfairly criticized.

Books About Obama & the Presidency

Whether you voted for Obama or not, he has become the President of the United States. As such, he'll affect our lives, our country and the world. So that the you and your youngsters can keep abreast of current happenings regarding the Presidency and the 44th President, I've compiled a few books and resources here.

Barack Obama, President for a New Era (Gateway Biographies) by Marlene Targ Brill
Barack Obama: Our 44th President by Beatrice Gormley
Barack Obama: Out of Many, One (Step Into Reading) by Shana Corey
Michelle Obama: Meet the First Lady by David Bergen Brophy
The U. S. Presidency (Our Government) by Muriel L. Dubois
The American Journey of Barack Obama by the Editors of Life Magazine
The Story of Abraham Lincoln by Patricia A. Pingry
Time Line Presidents
Presidents Learning Placemat
Presidents of the USA Floor Puzzle

Do you have other books and resources you've found helpful in helping you understand the election, the presidency and the ascension of Barack Obama?