"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 1" is a compilation of the influential writings and speeches of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the USA. Published posthumously, this extent is a treasure trove of Lincoln's unique documents, letters, speeches, and other writings, offering invaluable insight into his thoughts and leadership. In this series, Lincoln’s eloquent speeches consisting of the Gettysburg Address and his inaugural addresses are prominently featured, showcasing his exceptional capability to articulate the concepts of democracy, freedom, and equality. Additionally, readers can discover his non-public letters, including the ones to his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, imparting a glimpse into his private life and the challenges he faced. These writings light up Lincoln's willpower to keeping the Union for the duration of the Civil War, his dedication to ending slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, and his profound moral and ethical convictions. They display a pacesetter who grappled with the most substantial problems of his time and navigated the state thru one in all its darkest periods. Volume 1 of "The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln" is an essential resource for scholars, historians, and everybody interested by the existence and legacy of certainly one of America's best presidents, imparting a deep knowledge of Lincoln's know-how, leadership, and enduring impact on the United States.
Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th President of the United States between 1861 and 1865. Lincoln led the Union through the American Civil War to maintain the country as a constitutional union, and he was successful in eradicating slavery, strengthening the federal government, and modernizing the American economy. Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky into poverty and educated on the frontier, mostly in Indiana. He educated himself and moved on to work as a lawyer, Whig Party leader, Illinois state politician, and a US Congressman from Illinois. He returned to his thriving law profession in Springfield, Illinois, in 1849. In 1854, he became furious by the Kansas-Nebraska Act, that legalized slavery in the territories, and he returned to politics. He quickly ascended to popularity as the new Republicans Party's head. In the 1858 Senate campaign debates against Stephen A. Douglas, he acquired a national audience. During 1860, Lincoln campaigned for president and won through conquering the north. Pro-slavery factions in the South saw his election as a threat to slavery, and Southern states began to secede from the country. The newly created Confederate States of America began seizing federal military bases in the South about this time.
