Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters (Selections)


Book Description

Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters by Abraham Lincoln is a collection of wonderful speeches by 16th American president of the United States Abraham Lincoln. Excerpt: "FELLOW-CITIZENS: Having become a candidate for the honorable office of one of your representatives in the next General Assembly of this state, per an established custom and the principles of true republicanism, it becomes my duty to make known to you—the people whom I propose to represent—my sentiments about local affairs. Time and experience have verified to a demonstration, the public utility of internal improvements."
















Fellow Citizens


Book Description

The complete American presidential inaugural addresses featuring historical background by a National Book Award winner A testament to the power of oratory, this stirring and often surprising collection includes all fifty-five United States presidential inaugural addresses, as well as a general introduction and commentary that provides historical context for each speech. Marking pivotal moments in American history, readers will learn: - How George Washington came to ad-lib 'So help me, God' at the end of his first inaugural address - Why Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address is considered one of the finest ever delivered - The historical background behind Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' and John F. Kennedy's 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.'