Lincoln of Kentucky“Covers Lincoln’s background in Kentucky and his lifelong association with the state of his birth . . . entertaining . . . well researched.” —Louisville Courier-Journal |
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... Henry Clay was his political idol; George Prentice s Louisville Journal was one of his favorite newspapers; Joshua Speed of Farmington was his best friend. The Kentucky connections were especially important during the Civil War ...
... Henry Clay s “American Plan,” which called for a protective tariff, a national bank, and internal improvements to benefit the nations economy. Abraham Lincoln was in the process of becoming a Whig while that political party was still in ...
... Henry Clay. He remained to edit the Journal, which appeared as a daily on November 24, 1830. Blessed with a vivid imagination, a sharp wit, an excellent command of the English language, and an exceptional memory, Prentice was soon ...
... Henry Clay , and he remained loyal to " Harry of the West " and his political principles when success seemed possible . During these legislative years he had become well acquainted with another rising young lawyer , Stephen A. Douglas ...
... Henry Harrison after the latter s death, proved to be more of an anti-Jackson Democrat than a Whig. Lincoln had supported Harrison in the 1840 campaign rather than Clay because the general stood a better chance of being elected ...
Contents
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1802 | |
1815 | |
1824 | |
1836 | |
1852 | |
1868 | |
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Lincoln and Wartime Issues in Kentucky | |
Lincoln Slavery and Kentucky | |
Notes | |
Bibliographical Essay | |
Index | |