Lincoln and Public Morality: An Address Delivered at the Chicago Historical Society on February 12, 1959

""Lincoln and Public Morality"" is a speech delivered by John Hope Franklin at the Chicago Historical Society on February 12, 1959. The speech explores the role of Abraham Lincoln in shaping public morality during his presidency. Franklin argues that Lincoln's commitment to justice and equality for all, as demonstrated in his Emancipation Proclamation and his efforts to end slavery, helped to establish a new standard of morality in American society. He also discusses Lincoln's personal beliefs and how they influenced his actions as a leader. The speech is a thought-provoking analysis of Lincoln's legacy and his impact on American society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.