“If there were nothing else of Abraham Lincoln for history to stamp him with, it is enough to send him with his wreath to the memory of all future time, that he endured that hour, that day, bitterer than gall - indeed a crucifixion day - that it did not conquer him - that he unflinchingly stemmed it, and resolved to lift himself and the Union out of it.”
Quote by Walt Whitman
Work
Memoranda During the War
This book offers an intimate glimpse into the experiences of a soldier during a period of conflict, providing readers with a firsthand account of the struggles, triumphs, and everyday life amidst the chaos of war. more
Author
Walt Whitman
American poet, considered one of the pioneers of American poetry. His work, 'Leaves of Grass,' has had a profound impact on American poetry. more
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