Lincoln Career Showcases Ups and Downs in Life
The text traces Abraham Lincoln as a figure whose rise to power followed deep personal and financial reversals. It recounts early legal frugality, debts at election time, and a bleak 1859 meeting, then jumps to his 1860 inauguration and a dramatic political arc, including Bloomington speech fame and Monticello canvass reactions, illustrating a life shaped by misfortune and ultimate achievement.
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Illinois
2. Company
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John Calhoun
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Congress
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Bloomington
Jogt
Po Utleals
Tuinola
House of Representatives
Herndon
Monticello
Pratt County
Lincoln's wit and wisdom in crisis era humor
An exploration of Abraham Lincoln's use of humor during the Civil War era, detailing how jokes and lightness accompanied grave duties. It recalls humorous anecdotes from Cabinet readings to Hampton Roads, illustrating the balance between levity and leadership, and noting how wit aided judgment and morale.
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Lincoln
Qian
Thalia
Joe Miller
Artemus Ward
Utica
Lord Lyons
Prince of Wales
Hampton Roads
Seward
Stephens
R. M. T. Hunter
Ric
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Hunter
New York
New York Harbor
Army
Navy
Lis Irwinor
City Point
Ualleck
Mark Tyrain
Carlyle
Mr. Lincoln
Lemor
Lincoln Paid Board Bill While Studying Law
Lincoln and a fellow student named Tanks boarded at Alfred Gordon's house in Petersburg Illinois. Gordon, an old friend of the Lincoln family, charged no board. In exchange the two law students agreed to make rails sufficient for Gordon’s two farms.
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Law Lincoln
Lincoln
Petersburg
Tanks
Alfred Gordon
Lincoln Fairy
Lincoln and Douglas By Charles P Button
The narrative recalls how Lincoln and Douglas rode separate routes to the same gathering, meeting on the Mississippi on a White River stern wheeler. Lincoln, tired after a long day, rested privately in a hotel, while Douglas delivered the closing remarks at Alton on Oct 13 as crowds from St. Louis and Illinois towns supported both campaigns.
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Douglas
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White River
Mr. Lincoln
Alton
Myrinds
St. Louis
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Missouri
Indiana
Kentucky
Robert Smith
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