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Lincoln of Illinois

Submitted by Michael Phillips (former Gilder Lehrman fellow), Feb 12, 2008 13:06

An inspiring article, marking Lincoln's declaration of principle and its consequences with admirable clarity and focus.


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James 

Feb 12, 2008 15:29

An inspiring article, marking Lincoln's declaration of principle and its consequences with admirable clarity and focus.

Michael Phillips (former Gilder Lehrman fellow) 

Feb 12, 2008 13:06

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