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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... responsibility .... " www FINDING INDING it difficult to realize that he has been singled out for the highest position in the nation , Lincoln replies to the committee sent by the Chicago Convention notifying him of his nomination ...
... responsibility .... " www FINDING INDING it difficult to realize that he has been singled out for the highest position in the nation , Lincoln replies to the committee sent by the Chicago Convention notifying him of his nomination ...
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As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. responsibility which is inseparable from this high honor - a responsibility which I could almost wish had fallen upon some one of the far more eminent men and ...
As Reflected in His Briefer Letters and Speeches Abraham Lincoln H. Jack Lang. responsibility which is inseparable from this high honor - a responsibility which I could almost wish had fallen upon some one of the far more eminent men and ...
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... responsible .... ” www WISHING ISHING neither to hurt the feelings of a man who re- quested a letter of recommendation nor to mislead his friend Swett , Lincoln carefully and shrewdly worded this note to serve both purposes . LETTER TO ...
... responsible .... ” www WISHING ISHING neither to hurt the feelings of a man who re- quested a letter of recommendation nor to mislead his friend Swett , Lincoln carefully and shrewdly worded this note to serve both purposes . LETTER TO ...
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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