On the recordSeptember 8, 1858
The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.
Source
nps.govEditor's note · Context
On the importance of education for the future of governance.
Share
More from Abraham Lincoln
Apr 3, 1865
Now, therefore, in the name and by the authority of the President of the United States, I do hereby make known that a reward of $1,000 will be paid at this Department for the capture of each of such offenders, upon his conviction by a…
Mar 13, 1865
Provost-marshals and marshals of the United States will arrest and commit to military custody all such offenders as shall disregard this order, whether they have passports or not, and they will be detained in such custody until the end of…
Mar 17, 1865
I have always thought that all men should be free; but if any should be slaves, it should be first those who desire it for themselves, and secondly those who desire it for others.
Other voices in this conversation
