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Abraham Lincoln

1809-1865

The Union, and a new birth of freedom.

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  • Lincoln–Douglas Debates (complete)

    Transcript · 1858

    Public domain

  • First Inaugural Address (1861)

    Speech · 1861

    Public domain

  • Emancipation Proclamation (1863)

    Speech · 1863

    Public domain

  • Gettysburg Address (1863)

    Speech · 1863

    Public domain

  • Second Inaugural Address (1865)

    Speech · 1865

    Public domain

  • Lincoln's Speeches and Letters

    Speech · 1907

    Public domain

  • Life of Lincoln

    article · 2024

    Public domain

  • Abraham Lincoln and slavery — Wikipedia

    article · 2024

    Licensed

  • Abraham Lincoln — Wikipedia

    article · 2024

    Licensed

  • American Civil War — Wikipedia

    article · 2024

    Licensed

  • Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858

    Book

    Free use

  • Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859-1865

    Book

    Free use