Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln

by Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt

EN·~24 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total

THE ABBOTTSFORD SILENT READING LESSONS ABRAHAM LINCOLN No. 3

24:29

Description

Woodrow Wilson’s address, delivered at the dedication of Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, opens this compelling listening experience. In his eloquent words he paints the modest log cabin as a powerful symbol of American democracy, where greatness can emerge from the humblest of settings. The speech weaves together reflections on Lincoln’s character, the nation’s ideals of liberty and brotherhood, and the enduring mystery of how such a leader could arise from ordinary soil.

Listeners are invited to contemplate the broader meaning of Lincoln’s story as a testament to the vitality of a free polity. Wilson’s narrative highlights the timeless relevance of humility, perseverance, and the promise that every citizen, regardless of origin, can shape the country’s destiny. The recording offers a thoughtful meditation on the roots of leadership and the democratic spirit that continues to inspire generations.

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Language

en

Duration

~24 minutes (23K characters)

Series

The Abbottsford silent reading lessons, no. 3.

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

South Pasadena: Walter A. Abbott, 1919.

Credits

Carla Foust, Charlene Taylor 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.)

Release date

2023-12-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson

1856–1924

A former professor and university president, he brought an academic cast of mind to politics and became one of the most influential—and most debated—figures of the early 20th century. His presidency reshaped the federal government at home and the United States' role in the world abroad.

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Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

1858–1919

Remembered as a larger-than-life president, he was also a prolific writer, naturalist, soldier, and reformer whose restless energy shaped American politics and conservation. His life mixed public ambition with real physical courage, from ranching in the Dakotas to leading the Rough Riders and later winning the Nobel Peace Prize.

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