Delve into a pivotal moment in American history with "Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856." This historical document captures a speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln during a crucial period leading up to the Civil War. Officially titled "A Souvenir of the Eleventh Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York, at the Waldorf, February 12, 1897," this text provides insight into Lincoln's evolving views on slavery and the burgeoning Republican Party. < p/> Focusing on the volatile issue of slavery in Kansas, the speech illuminates the political landscape of 1856 and Lincoln's growing prominence as a voice against the expansion of slavery. This meticulously prepared print edition offers readers a direct connection to Lincoln's powerful rhetoric and the complex debates that shaped the nation. A vital resource for understanding the political and social climate of 19th-century America and the critical years before the Civil War.
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