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The film features Carl Sandburg discussing Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing Lincoln's enduring legacy and his profound impact on American history. Sandburg reflects on his long-standing fascination ...
In 1858, after winning the Republican nomination for the Senate against incumbent Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech that has stood the test of time because of the truth it laid plain ...
One child is heard gasping and exclaiming, "Did Abraham Lincoln die?" as the rest of the class erupts into tears. Cal, clearly caught off guard, can be heard laughing in disbelief at the intense ...
"A special publication of The Library of America." Contents Introduction -- Introduction of Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union (1860) / William Cullen Bryant -- From Live of Abraham Lincoln (1860) / ...
THE SOLITUDE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN; Typical Reminiscences Illustrating a Life Whose Deepest Moments Were Lived Alone.
Abraham Lincoln is well-known for his extraordinary political career. Elected twice by the American public, Lincoln's ...
As America approaches 2025, Abraham Lincoln's prescient words about internal destruction of democracy resonate amid growing ...
When Abraham Lincoln died in 1865, felled by an assassin’s bullet at the end of the Civil War, he left behind a considerable legacy. But Lincoln did not leave behind many descendants. In 1985, the ...
The white leather gloves are stained with blood from the night Abraham Lincoln wore them to the theater. Even on a celebratory night marking an end to war, Lincoln disliked donning the flashy bit ...
Our 16th president inspired millions. These rousing Abraham Lincoln quotes are just as relevant today as they were in his time.
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County, Ky., Feb. 12, 1809. It would be difficult to conceive of more unpromising circumstances than those under which he was ushered into life.
My interest in Lincoln was driven by the book Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. As a student of leadership, I found it one of the most insightful ...