Episode 316: Cooper Union Speech and More: Abraham Lincoln's 1859 Writings

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Episode 316: Cooper Union Speech and More: Abraham Lincoln's 1859 Writings

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In this episode, I look at the writings and speeches of Abraham Lincoln from 1859. The most notable document is the "Cooper Union" speech Lincoln gave in New York City, but there are some other interesting texts, including a speech he gave in Milwaukee on technology and labor.

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