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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... coln on this and many later occasions , " to speak without embarrassment when I have nothing to say . ' " " Throughout his whole life we find that brevity had an important influence on Lincoln . We learn , too , that it frequently ...
... coln on this and many later occasions , " to speak without embarrassment when I have nothing to say . ' " " Throughout his whole life we find that brevity had an important influence on Lincoln . We learn , too , that it frequently ...
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... coln's first Secretary of War , wrote the President - Elect in 1860 , " You may as well be getting your inaugural address ready , so as to have plenty of time to make it short . " Even in formal state papers , Lincoln believed in saying ...
... coln's first Secretary of War , wrote the President - Elect in 1860 , " You may as well be getting your inaugural address ready , so as to have plenty of time to make it short . " Even in formal state papers , Lincoln believed in saying ...
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... coln and then proceeded to give an admirable definition in two short sentences . " Shall the liberties of this country be preserved ? ” wondered Lincoln and then told the assembled citizens of Indianapolis , " When the people rise in ...
... coln and then proceeded to give an admirable definition in two short sentences . " Shall the liberties of this country be preserved ? ” wondered Lincoln and then told the assembled citizens of Indianapolis , " When the people rise in ...
Contents
To William H Herndon | 19 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
To John D Johnston | 33 |
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