If I remember correctly, there was a politician named Hannibal Hamlin during the US War Between the States. Without looking it up, I think that he was the one who gave about a two hour harangue before Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address.
I wonder if this poofter is a descendant of the old politician.
If so, maybe being a "Blowhard" runs in the family. [ducking for cover!]
Hannibal Hamlin was Lincoln's first VP. I think the other guy at Gettysburg was Edward Everett. Someone will correct me right quick if I'm wrong...
You don't remember correctly, and probably should have looked it up. Hamlin was Lincoln's Vice President during his first term, but made no speeches at Gettysburg.
The orator who spoke at Gettysburg before Lincoln's two-minute speech (the one that's now remembered) was Edward Everett, at various times Governor and Senator from Massachusetts, Ambassador to Great Britain, and Secretary of State.