after Mr. CHITTENDEN had delivered his speech, Major B.B. FRENCH read a patriotic poem, which was loudly applauded. Loud calls being made then for the President, Mr. LINCOLN stepped forward and ...

At the close of the speech Mr. LINCOLN was presented with several splendid boquets and floral wreaths. An immense cheer for LINCOLN and the Union was then sent up by the crowd, and the reception ...

JAN. 9, 1961 John Kennedy’s first speech as president ... Kennedy’s manner of giving directives, however indirect or roundabout: “I was always fond of [Abraham] Lincoln’s goodbye to ...

Abraham Lincoln is often ranked as one of ... At just around 270 words, Lincoln’s speech took about three minutes to make, but it’s lived on ever since as a shining example of impactful ...

Considered one of the nation's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln remains a tragic ... are two of his most revered speeches. Lincoln's story is remarkable in many ways, not least his rise ...