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Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words

Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words

Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words

Precisely because Lincoln is a national hero and legend, we have lost sight of some of his depth and complexity. His noble words-the Gettysburg Address especially-have become so familiar that we have almost lost the power truly to hear them. By tracing Lincoln's path to oratorical greatness, these lectures restore a full sense of his true stature.

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