Political Quotes

Now, therefore, be it known that I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do issue this my proclamation, as required by said act, ordering and requiting all deserters to return to their proper posts;

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

If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference.

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