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John George Nicolay was an American historian and biographer, renowned for his studies of President Abraham Lincoln. Born on February 26, 1832, he passed away on September 26, 1901. His most famous work is 'Life and Letters of Abraham Lincoln', co-authored with John Hay, which provided an in-depth analysis of Lincoln's life and character.

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“The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results.”

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Book:A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)

Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)

“It turned out in the long run that Lincoln's credit and the popular confidence that supported it were as valuable both to his creditors and himself as if the sums which stood over his signature had been gold coin in a solvent bank.”

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Book:A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large Edition

Source: A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large Edition

About the Author

Born: February 26, 1832
Died: September 26, 1901
Known for: Biographer
Quotes: 13

Books & Sources

A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln: Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: a History: Easyread Large EditionRelated source material

A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Comfort Edition)Related source material

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