Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856
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Original author: Abraham Lincoln
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"Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856" by Abraham Lincoln is a speech delivered in 1856. Given at the Bloomington Convention that founded Illinois's Republican Party, this oration against slavery was so captivating that reporters allegedly abandoned their note-taking, mesmerized by Lincoln's words. No transcript survived, though some believe the speech was deliberately suppressed due to its inflammatory content. The lost address became legendary, thrusting Lincoln into national prominence and inspiring supporters despite its mysterious disappearance.
Abraham Lincoln's Lost Speech, May 29, 1856, by Abraham Lincoln. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #61966.
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