Aristide Yallet

Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln's ability to manipulate people is evident from an early age. As a young man on the frontier, he learns to influence others. At 22 years old, he leaves his family's remote cabin and moves to New Salem, Illinois. Here, he encounters a tough crowd known as the Clarys Grove boys. These local troublemakers see an opportunity to humiliate Lincoln, so they challenge him to a wrestling match. Some witnesses claim that the leader of the gang fights dirty, but Lincoln refuses to give up. His determination to stand his ground has a profound impact on the Clarys Grove boys. Surprisingly, instead of aggravating their opinion of him, Lincoln gains their admiration.