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Abraham Lincoln and Animals
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[In the Chicago Times-Herald a correspondent reports an interview with Philip Clark, pioneer of Sangamon County, about AL:] “In one of his early races for Congress I heard him debate with Peter Cartwright, who was the terror of every…
Abraham Lincoln in Depth
Abraham Lincoln’s Moods
“Lincoln was a curious – mysterious – quite an incomprehensible man,” wrote William H. Herndon shortly before he died... Read more View more articles
Cartoon Corner
President Lincoln enjoyed humor. Many Americans enjoyed making fun of the President. Some of the most recognizable cartoons were published in Harper’s Weekly, a New York City periodical ... Read more
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“…a man of wonderful sagacity; has an excellent mind and judgment…”
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Abraham Lincoln and Rhode Island
Lincoln spent less than two days in Rhode Island. He first visited the state on February 28 and 29, 1860:
View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom Library – State by State
Abraham Lincoln and Music
Music appealed to Abraham Lincolns poetic and sentimental side. On the Eighth Circuit in Illinois…
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Lincoln "by littles"by Lewis E. Lehrman
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Lincoln "by littles": "The self-tutored lawyer from Illinois could not understand those 'don't care' politicians, such as Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who pretended indifference to involuntary servitude." |
Lincoln & Churchill
They were different men with different backgrounds and very different leadership styles. Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill lived through...
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