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Abraham Lincoln said...

Break that lever before their faces, and they can shake you no more forever.

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Message of Appeal to Border-State Representatives in Favor of Compensated Emancipation

07/11/1862

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Abraham  Lincoln
deceased

usa, Illinois

836 Quotes

Born2/12/1809

Died4/15/1865 (aged 56)

PartyRepublican

  • President

    3/4/1861 - 4/15/1865
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