“The world will little note nor long remember what we say here…”
Lincoln’s humility was refreshing. He picked up on cues, took the temperature, understood his role and the horrendous and illogical nature of war—especially a war in everyone’s own back yards.
He wasn’t perfect, of course. I suppose your average detractor could pick him apart over one thing or another. But at least he was focused on preserving what the founders had created. He knew what we had here, and didn’t want to lose it. Or blow it up. On purpose.
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