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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... equal rights of men , as I have , in part , stated them ; ours began by affirming those rights . They said , some men are too ignorant and vicious to share in government . Possibly so , said we ; and , by your system , you would always ...
... equal rights of men , as I have , in part , stated them ; ours began by affirming those rights . They said , some men are too ignorant and vicious to share in government . Possibly so , said we ; and , by your system , you would always ...
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... equal . " We now practically read it " all men are created equal , except negroes . " When the Know - nothings get control , it will read " all men are created equal , except negroes and foreigners and Catholics . " When it comes to ...
... equal . " We now practically read it " all men are created equal , except negroes . " When the Know - nothings get control , it will read " all men are created equal , except negroes and foreigners and Catholics . " When it comes to ...
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... equal , we have the surrender of a most powerful position and army on that very day . And not only so , but in a succession of battles in Penn- sylvania , near to us , through three days , so rapidly fought that they might be called one ...
... equal , we have the surrender of a most powerful position and army on that very day . And not only so , but in a succession of battles in Penn- sylvania , near to us , through three days , so rapidly fought that they might be called one ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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