This episode is about the collected speeches and letters of Abraham Lincoln, spanning the years 1832 to 1865, offering profound insight into his personal life, legal career, and political philosophy. These documents showcase his evolving views on critical issues such as slavery, which he denounced as fundamentally wrong and a violation of the Declaration of Independence's principles, contrasting his stance with that of Stephen Douglas. Furthermore, the selection includes key public addresses, such as the First and Second Inaugurals and the Emancipation Proclamation, alongside private correspondence detailing his daily life, political strategies, and personal reflections on topics like military justice and the value of temperance. The document also incorporates several anecdotes illustrating Lincoln’s renowned simplicity, humility, and dedication to justice for ordinary citizens during the intense period of the Civil War.

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