Celebrating the life of Abraham Lincoln

“Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation. We – even we here – hold the power and bear the responsibility.”

Steve Emberrom  from VOA Learning English, speaks about Abraham Lincoln, the 16^th president of the United States born on  February 12th.

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Abraham Lincoln