This short but stirring address commemorates the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of America's greatest presidents. Delivered on the occasion of Lincoln's birthday by the former governor of Illinois, the speech offers a stirring tribute to the man who preserved the Union and abolished slavery, and reflects on the continuing relevance of Lincoln's vision and values for modern Americans. The book is a valuable resource for students of American history, politics, and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.