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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... stand . " ww LINCOL INCOLN'S famous " House Divided Speech " placed him squarely in the middle of a raging national controversy . Many persons , including Douglas , sought to discredit him by placing upon his words interpretations which ...
... stand . " ww LINCOL INCOLN'S famous " House Divided Speech " placed him squarely in the middle of a raging national controversy . Many persons , including Douglas , sought to discredit him by placing upon his words interpretations which ...
Page 75
... stand half slave and half free " ; and also what I meant when I said " a house di- vided against itself could not stand " is received and I very cheerfully answer it as plainly as I may be able . You misquote , to some material extent ...
... stand half slave and half free " ; and also what I meant when I said " a house di- vided against itself could not stand " is received and I very cheerfully answer it as plainly as I may be able . You misquote , to some material extent ...
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... justify it , even beyond a mere acknowledgment that the Commander - in- Chief may order what he pleases . Yours , very truly , ABRAHAM LINCOLN 66 ... a safe place for certain men to stand [ 120 ] To George B McClellan.
... justify it , even beyond a mere acknowledgment that the Commander - in- Chief may order what he pleases . Yours , very truly , ABRAHAM LINCOLN 66 ... a safe place for certain men to stand [ 120 ] To George B McClellan.
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POSTMASTER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE OF | 1 |
To Judge Stephen T Logan | 25 |
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