Why We Love LincolnThis story, brought to us by the remarkable reporter and writer James Creelman, is a more personal and straightforward portrayal of the most popular U.S. President. The account is told in an easy manner that provides many perspectives into Lincoln's ethos and character, making the story of Lincoln accessible to readers. |
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... death, stirs the tenderest love of the nation, thrills it with a sense of intimate relationship to his greatness and awakens a personal affection in the average American's breast—not a mere political enthusiasm, but a peculiarly ...
... death, stirs the tenderest love of the nation, thrills it with a sense of intimate relationship to his greatness and awakens a personal affection in the average American's breast—not a mere political enthusiasm, but a peculiarly ...
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... death. By sheer force of character, conscience-inspired, Abraham Lincoln rose from abject depths of squalid environment to become the most august figure in American history, and perhaps the most significant and lovable personality in ...
... death. By sheer force of character, conscience-inspired, Abraham Lincoln rose from abject depths of squalid environment to become the most august figure in American history, and perhaps the most significant and lovable personality in ...
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... death. As time went on Lincoln developed into a popular story-teller and oracle at Jones' grocery store in the nearby village of Gentryville. His oratory grew at the expense of his farm-work. He went to all the trials in the local ...
... death. As time went on Lincoln developed into a popular story-teller and oracle at Jones' grocery store in the nearby village of Gentryville. His oratory grew at the expense of his farm-work. He went to all the trials in the local ...
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