"The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 2" is a compilation of the influential writings and speeches of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of america. Published posthumously, this volume is a treasure trove of Lincoln's original files, letters, speeches, and other writings, supplying precious insight into his thoughts and management. In this series, Lincoln’s eloquent speeches consisting of the Gettysburg Address and his inaugural addresses are prominently featured, showcasing his fantastic capacity to articulate the principles of democracy, freedom, and equality. Additionally, readers can explore his private letters, which includes those to his spouse, Mary Todd Lincoln, imparting a glimpse into his private existence and the challenges he faced. These writings remove darkness from Lincoln's willpower to preserving the Union during the Civil War, his commitment to ending slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, and his profound ethical and moral convictions. They monitor a leader who grappled with the best sized issues of his time and navigated the nation thru one in all its darkest intervals. Volume 2 of "The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln" is a vital resource for students, historians, and everybody interested in the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents, providing a deep knowledge of Lincoln's information, management, and enduring effect 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.
