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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... once become old, that it has grown sinister and corrupt, that it cringes before material success, stands in awe of multi-millionaires and prostrates itself before money, why is it that we love Lincoln? If in the pride of wealth and ...
... once become old, that it has grown sinister and corrupt, that it cringes before material success, stands in awe of multi-millionaires and prostrates itself before money, why is it that we love Lincoln? If in the pride of wealth and ...
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... once lifted half a ton. Yet his temper was cool, his heart gentle and generous, and back of his singsongy, rollicking, spraddling youth, with its swinging axe-blows, forest-prowlings, and coarse humor, there was a gravity, dignity ...
... once lifted half a ton. Yet his temper was cool, his heart gentle and generous, and back of his singsongy, rollicking, spraddling youth, with its swinging axe-blows, forest-prowlings, and coarse humor, there was a gravity, dignity ...
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