Douglas and Lincoln in the Union's hour of peril
The speech recalls the Freeport debates and Douglas's defense of states rights within the Constitution. It celebrates his loyalty to Lincoln, his role in rallying Democrats to the Union, and his ultimate death in 1861 after urging fidelity to the Constitution and laws.
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Lincoln's Inaugural Address March 4 1864
President elect Abraham Lincoln spoke before a vast crowd at the Washington Capitol east front with Senator Stephen A. Douglas nearby holding Lincoln's hat. The speech countered southern fears that a Republican administration would endanger property peace and personal security, arguing there is no valid cause for such apprehension.
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Lincoln and Douglas remembered in a Freeport reminiscence
An account recalls the 1858 Freeport meeting and the Lincoln Douglas joint discussion. It contrasts Lincoln’s humble escort in a conestoga wagon with Douglas’s pomp, narrating the crowd’s electrified reception and the railsplitter’s ascent in a storied moment of U S history.
Senator Douglas Loyal to Union in Crisis Speech
Senator Douglas defended the United States during the Civil War crisis delivering a Springfield speech on April 25 1861. He warned of a conspiracy to overthrow the government and argued for unity under Washington and the founding fathers. He urged defense of the Constitution and flag amid Confederate threats and urged loyalty over political gain.
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Uncle John Wolf Remembered in An Old Friend’s Letter
A reader recalls Uncle John Wolf, recalling the first time he met the beloved figure long ago, and reflects on the enduring memory of their old friendship. The note preserves a personal tribute within a local newspaper’s reader correspondence.
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Mr Lincoln's Favorite Poem and Its Readings
A reader suggests that Abraham Lincoln favored the poem Oh Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud by William Knox. The excerpt laments mortality and the passing of all ranks, from kings to peasants, noting that all alike fade and rest in the grave, unchanged by time or fame.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address National Park Dedication
The Gettysburg dedication on November 19, 1863 featured Lincoln delivering a brief, world renowned speech drafted on scraps in transit. He reflects on liberty, equality, and the Civil War, emphasizing a national purpose and sacrifice at the battlefield.
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Dedicate We Cannot Hallow This Ground Speech
The speaker honors the brave who fought here and stresses that the living must dedicate themselves to finishing their work. He calls for renewed devotion to the cause of freedom and a government by the people, promising it shall not perish from the earth.
Lincoln Declared Illinois Senator Candidate at 1858 Meet
At the Republican state convention in Springfield on June 15, 1858 Abraham Lincoln was named the Illinois GOP choice for United States Senator. He spoke on slavery, insisting the nation must become all slave or all free, predicting the Union would not endure divided.
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Extinction of Mate Becomes Nationwide Legal Target
A quoted line argues that mate extinction could be made lawful across all states, old and new, northern and southern, if advocates push the issue. It reflects a partisan wedge aimed at expanding legal acceptance nationwide.
Lincoln rebukes General Lynch over lynch law issue
The excerpt records President Lincoln rebuking General Blunt for lynching, noting courts sometimes lose jurisdiction to mob action. It cites Judge Lynch’s jurisdictional clash and military aid supporting Lynch, while Car Schurz reflects on wartime blame and responsibility if the war fails.
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Lincoln's Lost Speech at Bloomington Rally
At the Illinois Republican convention in Bloomington on May 29 1856 Abraham Lincoln delivered a soaring speech that rallied the party, united its factions, and inspired reporters who nearly forgot to record it. The address fused passion with principle, turning attendees into ardent Republicans in spirit and action.
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