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This thought-provoking book presents the eulogy and addresses delivered for the unveiling of a portrait of the great Abraham Lincoln. The year was 1867, Lincoln had been assassinated just two years prior, and the nation was still mourning his loss. Eminent statesmen and politicians of the day contributed their glowing tributes to Lincoln's life and work, and these speeches, captured in the book, offer a poignant glimpse into his life, character, and legacy. Exploring themes of heroism, service, and the unyielding pursuit of liberty and justice, the book provides a timely reminder of Lincoln's profound influence on American history and the continuing relevance of his ideas in shaping our understanding of democracy and equality.
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Excerpt from Addresses Delivered at the Presentation of the Portrait of Abraham Lincoln: By the Committee of the House of Assembly, February 12, 1867
Mr. Speaker -the day having arrived which was set apart for the report of the Committee and the presentation of the portrait of Abraham Lincoln, in accordance with the preamble and resolution passed at the last regular session of the Legislature, which read as follows.
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