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Abraham Lincoln delivering his second inaugural address as President of the United States, Washington, D.C.

Abraham Lincoln’s major speeches as president—at both inaugurals and at Gettysburg—focused on large themes, in particular human nature and God’s will, as well as the character of the nation. The hard ...
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Replica of Lincoln's second inaugural coat added to exhibit

PORTLAND - To kick off the Fourth of July weekend, the Oregon History Museum has announced a new addition to its original exhibition, "2 Years, 1 Month: Lincoln's Legacy." Thanks to local collector ...
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American speeches

pt. 1. Political oratory from the Revolution to the Civil War -- pt. 2. Political oratory from Abraham Lincoln to Bill Clinton v. 1. Political oratory from the Revolution to the Civil War -- Argument ...

‘Murder on the Mississippi’ Review: Reverence and the Republic

Lincoln’s first major speech was motivated in part by acts of political and racial violence. It strikes a chord in our own ...