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As time moves on his name and fame become brighter, while most of his contemporaries are one by one forgotten.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “As time moves on his name and fame become brighter, while most of his contemporaries are one by one forgotten.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman notes the growing recognition of Lincoln's contributions over time compared to his contemporaries.
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