On the recordDecember 1, 1862
The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honour or dishonour, to the latest generation.
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In his 1862 Annual Message to Congress, Lincoln describes the Civil War as a profound test that will determine the historical reputation of his generation for all time.
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