The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and SpeechesWorld Publishing Company, 1965 - 265 pages This is H. Jack Lang's original selection of Abraham Lincoln's most interesting speeches and letters, from his first public position as postmaster in Illinois to the highest political office in the land. We read his witty testimonials, sharp commentaries, clever social correspondence, astute handling of angry generals and cabinet officers, and above all, his wisdom in motivating political supporters and defusing challengers -- all of which show a sagacity in politics, an eloquence of simple rhetoric, and an invariable gentlemanliness rarely seen in public life today. Lincoln was the first of the "great communicator" presidents. His words are as much alive today as when he uttered them 150 years ago. - Back cover. |
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... Congress , " I can only say , if the last funeral pile of liberty were lighted , I would mount it and expire in its flames before I would be coerced by any power , however great and strong , to sell or surrender the land of my home ...
... Congress , " I can only say , if the last funeral pile of liberty were lighted , I would mount it and expire in its flames before I would be coerced by any power , however great and strong , to sell or surrender the land of my home ...
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... Congress . Was not a candidate for re- election . From 1849 to 1854 , both inclusive , prac- tised law more assiduously than ever before . Al- ways a Whig in politics ; and generally on the Whig electoral tickets , making active ...
... Congress . Was not a candidate for re- election . From 1849 to 1854 , both inclusive , prac- tised law more assiduously than ever before . Al- ways a Whig in politics ; and generally on the Whig electoral tickets , making active ...
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... Congress , which I approved , and which offers protection and freedom to the slaves of rebel masters who come within our lines ? Yet I cannot learn that that law has caused a single slave to come over to us . And suppose they could be ...
... Congress , which I approved , and which offers protection and freedom to the slaves of rebel masters who come within our lines ? Yet I cannot learn that that law has caused a single slave to come over to us . And suppose they could be ...
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To William H Herndon | 19 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 33 |
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