His clear & obvious intention was to lead us to that goal of having a more perfect union. That's a battle we fought for through many hardships suffered by many of our citizens. His leadership inspired many to keep looking ahead,never giving up.He,i'm sure inspired the peace loving Civil Rights leaders,most notably MLK,amongst many of which we'll not know who they were.While the struggle carries on,the depth of it becomes more shallow by every generation.Where are those great leaders today? I'm 51 & hope to see Americas next Lincoln & King.We are in desperate,dire straights.We need their type of leadership right away,post haste.