On the recordMay 19, 1856
Now, let us harmonize, my friends, and appeal to the moderation and patriotism of the people: to the sober second thought; to the awakened public conscience.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “Now, let us harmonize, my friends, and appeal to the moderation and patriotism of the people: to the sober second…”
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Lincoln urges his audience to seek unity and rely on the public's considered judgment and moral compass during a period of national division.
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