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Zionism as an organized movement is generally considered to have been founded by Theodor Herzl in 1897. However, the history of Zionism began earlier and is related to Judaism and Jewish history.
<span>Abraham Lincoln was the acting President of the United States when the Emancipation Proclaimation was asserted. Given the various parties (Republican, Democrat) sometimes conflicting political objectives current at the time as well as Lincoln's personal perspectives in regards to assist any slaves to acclimate to a new climate of freedom (Abolisitionists strived to put the inspiration into action), some doubt his worth as being historically deserving of the same's powerful message. While many question Lincoln's true intent, he certainly was the face put to the Emancipation Proclaimation and is thought of as being the originator of the same. He does deserve the merit of one of history's great essays.</span>
