Abraham Lincoln’s Most Influential Speeches
The following Abraham Lincoln speeches represent a timespan of 27 years, during which Lincoln went from a relative unknown in Springfield, Illinois, to President of the United States.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address
Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address was given at the Cooper Union in Manhattan, New York, on February 27, 1860. Read the full speech text here, or print out the page to save it for later.
Abraham Lincoln’s Farewell Address
Abraham Lincoln’s Farewell Address was given as he started his inaugural journey to Washington, D.C. on February 11, 1861. Read the full speech text here, or print out the page to save it for later.
Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address
Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address was given on March 4, 1861, shortly after the swearing in of Hannibal Hamlin. Read the full speech text here, or print out the page to save it for later.
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address text from Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 speech are some of the most famous words Lincoln ever spoke. Read the full speech text here, or print out the page to save it for later.