Lincoln Quotes and Speeches

Learn about Lincoln through his own words!

Explore a selection of quotes, letters, and speeches made by our 16^th president that reflect his views on slavery, secession, and other timely issues that were relevant then and today.

 

Explore Lincoln's Words

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  Famous Abraham Lincoln Speeches

  Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address

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  Quotes from Speeches & Letters

  Excerpts and quotes taken from letters and speeches written by Abraham Lincoln

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  Lincoln's Words on Slavery

  Collection of Abraham Lincoln's words and writings regarding slavery

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  Lincoln's View on Southern Secession

  Comments Lincoln made in response to Southern Secession

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  Lincoln-Douglas Debates

  Transcripts of the speeches Lincoln and Douglas gave at the Lincoln-Douglas debates in 1858

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  Lincoln's Response to Civil War Battles

  Lincoln's response to major Civil War conflicts