When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

When Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for his second term as president, the United States was divided as never before or since. The Civil War had killed over 600,000 Americans, North and ...

Turns out he was right—at least about one of the speeches. Famous Abraham Lincoln Quotes: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power." ...

When Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for his second term as president, the United States was divided as never before or since. The Civil War had killed over 600,000 Americans, North and ...

Discover the Lincoln Memorial's history, design, & significant role in American identity. Explore its power as a symbol of unity, freedom, & civil rights.

Troy Freeman of Free Sky Studios works on a mural commemorating Abraham Lincoln's "Lost Speech" in downtown Bloomington on Friday, May 23, 2025.

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and paragraphs from a printed draft and pasted them onto the copy he planned ...