Today in 1860 Abraham Lincoln speaks at the Great Hall of Cooper Union, outlining his opposition to the expansion of slavery and introducing himself to New Yorkers as a viable candidate for the Presidency.
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Today in 1860 Abraham Lincoln speaks at the Great Hall of Cooper Union, outlining his opposition to the expansion of slavery and introducing himself to New Yorkers as a viable candidate for the Presidency.
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