[Homer_J_Simpson]

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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher

[SamAdams76]

Just a general comment upon reading this Lincoln speech, I marvel at the oratory skills of previous generations. It seems that we were at one time a much more educated and literate country.

Thank you for all your posts here Homer. I don't comment often on them but I always try to read through them.

[iowamark]

Senator Stephen Douglas’ speech the previous night, to which Lincoln is responding.

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/homecoming-speech-at-chicago/
Homecoming Speech at Chicago
Stephen A. Douglas
July 09, 1858

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher