State Library of Pennsylvania - Abraham Lincoln

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  • Date = 1864
  • Subject = Campaign literature, 1864 Republican

About This Collection

A representative sampling of valuable items on Abraham Lincoln in the State Library's collection that have been digitized to commemorate the Lincoln Bicentennial in 2009. Items include the address of Honorable Edward Everett at the consecration of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg on November 19, 1893 with the dedicatory speech of President Lincoln; and the hanging of the Lincoln conspirators in Washington DC in 1865.
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Address by the Union League of Philadelphia, to the citizens of Pennsylvania, in favor of the re-election of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Campaign literature, 1864 Republican
Speaker describes attributes of "honest Abe" that make him the best presidential choice to bring the war to a conclusion. Republican platform's two main points include: conquering the rebellion and converting Southerners from foes to fellow citizens when the conflict is resolved.
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