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Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln(1832-1865) (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)

The "Speeches and Letters of Abraham Lincoln(1832-1865) (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition)" is a compilation of the writings of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his development as a leader and his views on significant issues of his time. This edition features enlarged text for readability, making it accessible to readers with visual impairments or those who prefer larger print. The speeches and letters provide a glimpse into Lincoln's character, his approach to governance, and his vision for the United States. The collection spans from his early political career to his presidency, including his response to the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in American history, politics, and the life of Abraham Lincoln. more

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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was a pivotal leader during the American Civil War, dedicated to preserving the unity of the nation and the abolition of slavery. Lincoln is renowned for his noble character and exceptional leadership. more

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“The slave-breeders and slave-traders, are a small, odious and detested class, among you; and yet in politics, they dictate the course of all of you, and are as completely your masters, as you are the master of your own negroes.”

“He [Stephen Douglas] is blowing out the moral lights around us, when he contends that whoever wants slaves has a right to hold them; that he is penetrating, so far as lies in his power, the human soul, and eradicating the light of reason and the love of liberty, when he is in every possible way preparing the public mind, by his vast influence, for making the institution of slavery perpetual and national.”

“We believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare. We believe - nay, we know, that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself.”