Political Quotes

Fourth. That the naval forces at Charleston and their commander on that station be invited to participate in the ceremonies of the occasion.

The United States, whatever claim or pretense may have existed heretofore, are now, at least, entitled to claim and concede an entire and friendly equality of rights and hospitalities with all maritime nations.

Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim and direct that all persons detected in that nefarious traffic shall be arrested and tried by court-martial at the nearest…