Later after being elected as president he issued the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all slaves in areas rebelling against the United States. Lincoln is praised for his fight for the independence of slaves. With his impact on slavery he became known as "Great Emancipator.".
Lincoln's personality was quite different from Davis. Lincoln was known as a storyteller and jokester, but also suffered from deep depression. With this joking type of attitude Lincoln was well liked. He was compassionate, far-sighted statesman in his lifetime. He treasured by the African Americans and considered a worldly materialization of the savior of mankind. While in office he gain trust of the people and given the nickname "Honest Abe." He became a legend and a folk hero after his death. .
Davis on the other hand was at weak advantage with Congress. During his time in office, things did not go well for him. Davis was often at odds with his Congress, his Cabinet, and the governors of the Confederate States. The Confederate government did not work well together. Davis was a poor leader that made poor decisions. He was a slow reader and could keep up with such a hard job. At no time was he found mingling free with the masses under circumstances that could have enabled him to develop an appreciation of their aspirations. He did observe a strict code of conduct with respect to money, favors, and gifts. As president he repeatedly demonstrated his moral courage by unwavering support of unpopular individuals and measures through Congress. Davis never succeeded in dramatizing the issues of the war or arousing public interest in his support. .
Davis spent ten years living as a successful cotton planter in Mississippi. He always believed that blacks were not equal to white people. Davis was an advocate for of the southern lifestyle and institutions, including slavery, even though he felt it was not going to be a lasting condition.