Neely, Mark E. Jr. 1982. The Abraham Lincoln Encyclopedia. New York: Da Capo Press, Inc. https://nps.gov/liho/learn/historyculture/debate2.htm From the original source: It was a cloudy, cool, and damp day. Special trains brought
Mr. Douglas’s Speech LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Four years ago I appeared before the people of Knox county for the purpose of defending my political action upon the Compromise measures of
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 3 [Aug. 21, 1858-Mar. 4, 1860]. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/lincoln3 Note from the original source: Senator Douglas’s two speeches take from the Chicago Times; Mr. Lincoln’s from
If A. can prove, however conclusively, that he may, of right, enslave B.—why may not B. snatch the same argument, and prove equally, that he may enslave A?— You say
In the Address, Lincoln answered the question as to the purpose of the death and destruction of the Civil War when he spoke at the dedication ceremony for the cemetery where the Union dead of Gettysburg were buried.
By the President of the United States of America. A PROCLAMATION. The year that is drawing toward its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful
