In the midst of the American Civil War, two presidents emerged. Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis controlled the Union and the Confederacy. Despite the fact that Davis was an experienced military man, Lincoln was perhaps the greatest president the United States has ever seen. Abraham Lincoln was a more exceptional leader than Jefferson Davis, because he always maintained a professional, caring attitude, Lincoln focused on all problems and understood his citizens, and had a strong cabinet and vice president. Abraham Lincoln always had a positive, understanding attitude. His leadership skills exceeded most. He always came across as a very genuine, sympathetic, and honest man. However, Jefferson Davis was portrayed as quite the opposite. Davis