Life of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States: Containing His Early History and Political Career; Together with the Speeches, Messages, Proclamations and Other Official Documents Illustrative of His Eventful Administration |
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... principle of Liberty , I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it . " From Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Independence Hall , Philadelphia , February 21 , 1861 . " I believe this Government cannot endure ...
... principle of Liberty , I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it . " From Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Independence Hall , Philadelphia , February 21 , 1861 . " I believe this Government cannot endure ...
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... principle . If he has any parental feeling , well may he cling to it . That principle is the only shred left of his original Nebraska doctrine . Under the Dred Scott decision , ' squatter sovereignty ' squatted out of existence ...
... principle . If he has any parental feeling , well may he cling to it . That principle is the only shred left of his original Nebraska doctrine . Under the Dred Scott decision , ' squatter sovereignty ' squatted out of existence ...
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... principle , so that our great cause may have assistance from his great ability , I hope to have inter- posed no ... Principles IN CONGRESS AND ON THE STUMP . 31.
... principle , so that our great cause may have assistance from his great ability , I hope to have inter- posed no ... Principles IN CONGRESS AND ON THE STUMP . 31.
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... Principles . In one of his speeches during this memorable campaign , Mr. Lincoln paid the following tribute to the Declaration of Independence : - 6 " These communities , ( the thirteen colonies , ) by their representatives in old ...
... Principles . In one of his speeches during this memorable campaign , Mr. Lincoln paid the following tribute to the Declaration of Independence : - 6 " These communities , ( the thirteen colonies , ) by their representatives in old ...
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... principles . You may not only defeat me for the Senate , but you may take me and put me to death . While pretending no indifference to earthly honors , I do claim to be actuated in this contest by something higher than an anxiety for ...
... principles . You may not only defeat me for the Senate , but you may take me and put me to death . While pretending no indifference to earthly honors , I do claim to be actuated in this contest by something higher than an anxiety for ...
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