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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... political speech , as later remembered by his friend A. Y. Ellis , was the very essence of brevity . It won respect for Young Abe but not the election - the only time he ever was defeated by popular vote . FIRST POLITICAL SPEECH AT ...
... political speech , as later remembered by his friend A. Y. Ellis , was the very essence of brevity . It won respect for Young Abe but not the election - the only time he ever was defeated by popular vote . FIRST POLITICAL SPEECH AT ...
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... political descent from him have nearly ceased to breathe his name every- where . Remembering , too , that the Jefferson party was formed upon its supposed superior devotion to the personal rights of men , holding the rights of property ...
... political descent from him have nearly ceased to breathe his name every- where . Remembering , too , that the Jefferson party was formed upon its supposed superior devotion to the personal rights of men , holding the rights of property ...
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... politics ; and generally on the Whig electoral tickets , making active canvasses . I was losing interest in politics when the repeal of the Missouri compromise aroused me again . What I have done since then is pretty well known . If any ...
... politics ; and generally on the Whig electoral tickets , making active canvasses . I was losing interest in politics when the repeal of the Missouri compromise aroused me again . What I have done since then is pretty well known . If any ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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