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Meet the tremendous personality that was Abraham Lincoln through his Great Speeches, a collection of the former U.S. President's greatest speeches. Summary of the Book Nine score and two years ago, a unique personality shook the foundations of the world. Known for his awe-inspiring speeches, the 16th President of the United States of America is remembered for the Gettysburg Address, the Farewell to Springfield speech and the Annual Messages to Congress. In this book, readers are introduced to a legend who was known for his oratory skill, leadership, passion and the fire which filled every word from his mouth. Discover Abraham Lincoln through these speeches and experience his majesty through the words he left behind, etching his name into eternity. About Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America. Born into a poor family, Lincoln became a self-educated lawyer and state legislator. Abraham Lincoln was known for his honesty, his astute political skills and for his contribution towards ending slavery in the United States through the Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln was assassinated by a noted actor and Confederate sympathizer at the age of 54.