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Posts about Abraham Lincoln

Willis A. Bogart, “A Colored Man Not Exactly Sound”

Conflict: Civil War

by Soldier Source

President Lincoln, in his role as Commander-in-Chief, frequently intervened on behalf of individual soldiers. Their letters came to him from many sources, through different agencies and agents, and he read a great deal of them, commented on many, and interceded … Continue reading →

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A Cemetery at Gettysburg

Conflict: Civil War

by Geoff

On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln spoke a little over two minutes at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. About fifteen thousand people were gathered for the ceremony, and the words they heard would quickly become part of the … Continue reading →

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