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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before the Gettysburg Address or the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech that won over the East Coast and propelled him toward the presidency. Delivered at Cooper Union in 1860, it was a turning point for American politics and for Lincoln himself. Vince Benedetto of Bold Gold Media shares the story behind the night Lincoln took the stage.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, long before the Gettysburg Address or the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech that won over the East Coast and propelled him toward the presidency. Delivered at Cooper Union in 1860, it was a turning point for American politics and for Lincoln himself. Vince Benedetto of Bold Gold Media shares the story behind the night Lincoln took the stage.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Abraham Lincoln’s Forgotten Speech That Made Him America’s 16th President

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