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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Sioux City Journal

Obama chooses Lincoln's Bible for inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama will use the same Bible at his inauguration that Abraham Lincoln used for his swearing in. Obama will be the first president since Lincoln to use that ...