Abraham Lincoln, Public SpeakerIn Abraham Lincoln, Public Speaker, Waldo W. Braden presents a thought-provoking study of the sixteenth president’s rhetorical style. In his discussion of Lincoln’s speaking practices from 1854 through 1865, Braden draws extensively on Lincoln’s papers and the reports of those who knew him and heard him speak. He portrays Lincoln in his various shows how Lincoln adapted to the public’s growing recognition of his political abilities. |
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... his poor background. Many southerners simply declared that Lincoln was not a gentleman and consequently was without honor. Once in the White House, Lincoln retreated into silence and outwardly ignored much of the hate and censure leveled.
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Contents
A Reluctant Lincoln | |
Lincolns Speech | |
A Study | |
THE LASTING QUALITIES OF THE GETTYSBURG | |
The Second Inaugural | |
Lincolns | |