President Abraham Lincoln

1846, Abraham Lincoln by Nicholas Shephe

1865, Abraham Lincoln second inaugural a

1857, Abraham Lincoln by Hesler, LOC

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Photos Courtesy of Library of Congress

There have been literally thousands of books written about our Civil War president. Before I do a summary of his life, I have found speeches he gave during his political career and will give links to the speeches. I have also given you links to the Lincoln/Douglas Debates for your research.

Speeches

Lyceum Address

Temperance Address

Eulogy on Henry Clay

Speech at Peoria, October 16, 1854

Speech at Springfield, June 26, 1857

House Divided Speech

Speech at Springfield, June 16, 1858

Speech at Chicago, July 10, 1858

Speech at Springfield, July 17, 1858

Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions

Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society