What was Abraham Lincoln’s greatest accomplishment?
Asked at Hastings, 1900 W. 23rd St. on February 12, 2006

“Signing the Emancipation Proclamation. It created the possibility of true freedom in America.”
— Maureen Cole, office manager, Lawrence

“Leading the country through a difficult time.”
— Mark Randolph, social worker, Lawrence

“I don't think it was any one thing that he did. He is recognized for making a series of important decisions.”
— Whitney Johnson, customer service representative, Lawrence

“Keeping the United States together as a country.”
— Mark Petry, sales manager, Kansas City, Kan.