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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Page 134
... Proclamation , he had at that very moment a draft of the Proclamation in his desk and was only holding it for the right occasion . Three days later the Battle of Antietam provided the long - awaited opportunity , and on September 24 ...
... Proclamation , he had at that very moment a draft of the Proclamation in his desk and was only holding it for the right occasion . Three days later the Battle of Antietam provided the long - awaited opportunity , and on September 24 ...
Page 155
... PROCLAMATION JANUARY 1 , 1863 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A PROCLAMATION THEREAS , on the twenty - second day of WH September , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation ...
... PROCLAMATION JANUARY 1 , 1863 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : A PROCLAMATION THEREAS , on the twenty - second day of WH September , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty - two , a procla- mation ...
Page 189
... proclamation , as law , either is valid or is not valid . If it is not valid , it needs no retraction . If it is valid , it cannot be retracted any more than the dead can be brought to life . Some of you pro- fess to think its ...
... proclamation , as law , either is valid or is not valid . If it is not valid , it needs no retraction . If it is valid , it cannot be retracted any more than the dead can be brought to life . Some of you pro- fess to think its ...
Contents
POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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