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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 ...
Opinion
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Abraham Lincoln Knew Violence Must Be Addressed at the Root

I understand the impulse, at moments like these, for politicians and public spokespersons to say that we need to talk across the divide, to acknowledge our similarities amid our differences, that we ...
Albany Democrat-Herald

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 ...
CNN

Obama picks Bible for inauguration, but what verse?

While President-elect Barack Obama will certainly be making history when he takes the oath of office on January 20, he'll also be repeating it -- by placing his hand on the same Bible that Abraham ...