Abraham Lincoln

1)test's/ordeals
     Abe was self educated and raised in a poor family.
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2)Hero partners
     Ulysses S. Grant along with many other top generals aided Lincoln in his presidency.
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3)death of the hero
     Lincoln is shot and killed at Ford Theatre in April 14th, 1865.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
4)crossing the threshold
     In 1860 Lincoln was elected President.
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