Lincoln at Cooper Union

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"Lincoln at Cooper Union explores Lincoln's most influential and widely reported pre-presidential address - an extraordinary appeal by the western politician to the eastern elite that propelled him toward the Republican nomination for president. Delivered in New York in February 1860, the Cooper Union speech dispelled doubts about Lincoln's suitability for the presidency, and reassured conservatives of his moderation while reaffirming his opposition to slavery to Republican progressives."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art,  Oratory,  Political career before 1861,  Politics and government,  Speeches, addresses, etc., American,  Views on slavery,  Lincoln, abraham, 1809-1865,  Speeches, addresses, etc.,  United states, politics and government, 19th century,  Presidents, united states, messages,  United states, politics and government,  Slavery

People: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Places: New York,  New York (State),  United States

Times: 1857-1861