Abraham Lincoln. A Memorial Address Delivered by Invitation of Congress in the House of Representatives Washington February 12th 1866

<p>A timeless tribute to the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln this memorial address delivered by George Bancroft at the invitation of Congress on February 12th 1866 stands as a powerful eulogy from a pivotal moment in American history. Presented in the House of Representatives Washington this address captures the profound sense of loss felt across the nation following Lincoln's assassination. Bancroft's eloquent prose reflects on Lincoln's character his leadership during the Civil War and his enduring impact on the course of American democracy.</p> <p>Abraham Lincoln. A Memorial Address offers readers a unique window into the immediate aftermath of Lincoln's death and the collective mourning of a nation grappling with immense change. This historical document remains a valuable resource for understanding Lincoln's significance and the legacy of the Civil War era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>