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While the conflict over slavery was a factor in the Civil War, the abolition of slavery did not become a stated objective until Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on January 1, 1863. Now, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Proclamation, here is a new, unabridged audio recording of that historic document, freeing the slaves held in the still Confederate-controlled states. Heralded as one of America's most significant documents, this is a piece of history not to be missed.

The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, in the aftermath of a narrow, bloody Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg, is considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.

Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on March 4, 1865, during his second inauguration as president of the United States. At a time when victory over the secessionists in the American Civil War was within days and slavery was near an end, Lincoln spoke of sadness. A mere 703 words, Lincoln's speech did not offer the North a victory speech, nor did he excoriate the South for the sin of slavery. Instead, he called on the entire country's guilt for the bloody war and argued for reconciliation and unity.

Lincoln comes alive through the reading of his speeches, essays, and other writings, including "The Gettysburg Address" and "The Second Inaugural Address".

Explore the profound impact of leadership and the weight of historical moments in "Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Addresses." This podcast delves into the themes of unity, division, and the complexity of governance during one of America's most critical eras. With an emphasis on the power of oratory and its role in shaping national identity, listeners will engage with the rich context surrounding Lincoln's inaugural speeches. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a rotating collection of related works that illuminate the struggles and aspirations of a nation on the brink of ...

The State of the Union address is a speech presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress, typically delivered annually. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda (for which he needs the cooperation of Congress) and national priorities. This album contains recordings of addresses from Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. - Summary by Wikipedia and Linette GeiselThis show includes AI-generated content.

On 27 February 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave this address at the Cooper Union in New York City. When he gave the speech, Lincoln was considered by many to be just a country lawyer. After he gave the speech, he soon became his party's nominee for president. (Summary by henkelsc)This show includes AI-generated content.

On Thursday, November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave a brief address at the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This speech is now considered one of the greatest in American history and one of the finest examples of English public oratory. To mark its 150th anniversary, Librivox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of the Gettysburg Address. (from Wikipedia and LA Walden)

Step back in time to witness the powerful words of Abraham Lincoln in his inaugural addresses. Delivered amidst the tense backdrop of a nation on the brink of Civil War, Lincolns first address on March 4th, 1861, sought to unite a divided country. His second address, delivered just weeks before his tragic assassination on March 4th, 1865, reflected on the turmoil of war and hope for healing. Just over a month later, the Civil War came to a close with the surrender of the Confederate army, mere days after Lincoln was shot. Join us as we explore the profound impact of these historic speeches. - ...

The late 19th Century was a time of liberation. After the collapse of empires, people of all creeds demanded their equality. We begin with two speeches that represent the old order, by Bismarck. Between the two speeches he went from being Prussia’s last Minister President to being the Germany’s first Chancellor. A statesman in the oldest mold, he argues for nationalist dominance against forces temporal and religious.

Lincoln : Dans ses propres mots comprend ses réflexions sur sa vie et sur son époque. Cela inclut ses cinq discours les plus célèbres : La Maison Divisée, l'Éloge funèbre d'Henry Clay, ses deux Discours d'investiture, et le Discours de Gettysburg, ainsi que la Proclamation d'émancipation. L'audiolivre parfait pour une discussion sur la période entre la Déclaration d'indépendance et sa mort.

Una recopilación de citas republicanas para conmemorar los 150 años de su fallecimiento. Abraham Lincoln es una figura fundamental de la historia universal. Su lucha política y ética contra la esclavitud, su papel esencial en la victoria de la Unión en la Guerra de Secesión y su trágica muerte a manos de John Wilkes Booth, un actor simpatizante de los secesionistas, lo han convertido en un referente de visión política e integridad moral.

Horace Greeley (1811-1872) was the founder and editor of the influential New York Tribune, whose circulation was among the largest in the United States. On August 19, 1862, Greeley wrote an editorial titled “The Prayer of Twenty Millions"—referring to the number of Northerners loyal to the Union—which criticized Lincoln for his reluctance to use the powers Congress had given him to confiscate southern property, including slaves, in order to emancipate them. The following is President Abraham Lincoln's reply, published in the Daily National Intelligencer on August 23, 1862.

This is the biography of Abraham Lincoln, written by two of his private secretaries. (Summary by ashleighjane)

Abraham Lincoln es considerado como uno de los más grandes presidentes de los Estados Unidos. Fue un genio político, logrando preservar la Unión y modernizar la economía mientras dirigía a los Estados Unidos en su guerra más sangrienta, y tal vez la mayor crisis que tendría que enfrentar. Entre sus muchas hazañas, Lincoln es ampliamente recordado por haber allanado el camino para la abolición de la esclavitud, antes de su asesinato en 1865. Estas 100 citas han sido seleccionadas para presentarles a una de las más grandes mentes políticas que vivieron, en un formato eficiente y conveniente.

This complete edition spans 2,400 years (431 BCE–1944) in 40 hours, 155 speeches, and 52 speakers, including foundational addresses by Gandhi and Mao—voices that shaped modern Asia. Begin in 431 BCE with Demosthenes, whose structural genius remains the DNA of modern expression. Traverse Athens’ zenith via Pericles’ Funeral Oration, Alexander’s volatile proclamations, and Rome’s crisis in Cicero’s showdown with Cataline—featuring Caesar’s sole surviving senate address and Mark Antony’s incendiary eulogy.