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LoC No.: 37038766
Title: Address of President Roosevelt on the occasion of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgenville, Ky., February 12, 1909
Original Publication: United States: Government Printing Office,1909.
Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Address of President Roosevelt on the occasion of the celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln" is a historical account delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century. This speech commemorates the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his significant contributions to American history during the 19th century, particularly in times of adversity and moral struggle. The book captures the essence of Lincoln's character and ideals, as Roosevelt draws parallels between Lincoln's leadership and the challenges faced by modern society. In this eloquent address, Roosevelt outlines Lincoln's humble origins as a "rail splitter" and his rise to greatness through perseverance and a deep sense of duty. He praises Lincoln's unwavering commitment to the Union and the abolition of slavery, emphasizing significant qualities such as courage, practical wisdom, and compassion. Roosevelt argues that Lincoln managed to navigate political strife with a balanced approach, avoiding extremes while fostering unity and healing in a divided nation. Ultimately, the speech not only honors Lincoln's memory but also serves as a call to contemporary Americans to embody similar virtues of strength, clarity, and respect for differing opinions in addressing their own social and industrial challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 68350
Published: Jun 20, 2022
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Speeches, addresses, etc.
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 37038766
Title: Address of President Roosevelt on the occasion of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgenville, Ky., February 12, 1909
Original Publication: United States: Government Printing Office,1909.
Credits: Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Address of President Roosevelt on the occasion of the celebration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln" is a historical account delivered by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century. This speech commemorates the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his significant contributions to American history during the 19th century, particularly in times of adversity and moral struggle. The book captures the essence of Lincoln's character and ideals, as Roosevelt draws parallels between Lincoln's leadership and the challenges faced by modern society. In this eloquent address, Roosevelt outlines Lincoln's humble origins as a "rail splitter" and his rise to greatness through perseverance and a deep sense of duty. He praises Lincoln's unwavering commitment to the Union and the abolition of slavery, emphasizing significant qualities such as courage, practical wisdom, and compassion. Roosevelt argues that Lincoln managed to navigate political strife with a balanced approach, avoiding extremes while fostering unity and healing in a divided nation. Ultimately, the speech not only honors Lincoln's memory but also serves as a call to contemporary Americans to embody similar virtues of strength, clarity, and respect for differing opinions in addressing their own social and industrial challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 68350
Published: Jun 20, 2022
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Speeches, addresses, etc.
Subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
LoCC: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.