Big doings in Washington, D. C. 150 years ago today as the nation’s capital commemorated the birthday of the martyred Abraham Lincoln. George Bancroft, who delivered one of the main addresses found both strengths and weaknesses in Mr. Lincoln’s personality but
maintained that the late president’s character was thoroughly American. Mr. Bancroft closed his oration by comparing Abraham Lincoln favorably with Lord Palmerston, the president’s contemporary across the pond.
NY Times February 13, 1866
thoroughly American
made in America
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“honestest” Abe remebered “by all the peoples of the world”, including the Brits
