Complete Project Gutenberg Abraham Lincoln Writings - Abraham Lincoln

Complete Project Gutenberg Abraham Lincoln Writings

By Abraham Lincoln

  • Release Date: 1865-01-01
  • Genre: History
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It has long been a grave question whether any government not too strong for the liberties of its people can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies. On this point, the present rebellion brought our republic to a severe test, and the Presidential election, occurring in regular course during the rebellion, added not a little to the strain. The strife of the election is but human nature practically applied to the facts in the case.