Tag: Abraham Lincoln

• Four Score and Seven Years Ago – Now You Say It

  The short, succinct speech that opened with the words “four score and seven years ago” celebrated its 150th anniversary today.  Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is a remarkable oratory work. The speech took place at the dedication of the “Soldiers’ National Cemetery” in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863. I feel that it would be a…

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  11/19/2013

  Quotes, Travel

  Abraham Lincoln, anniversary, cemetery, famous speeches, Gettysburg Address, Learn the Address, NaBloPoMo, Pennsylvania, Soldiers’ National Cemetery

• Kat’s Weekly Reflection of Gratitude: The Privilege of Voting

  One of the only blessings coming from Hurricane Sandy is a brief respite from the usual tenor of political campaigns at this juncture, with the election for President of the United States now only a few days away.  Other important offices, at the federal, state and local levels, are up for grabs in this election,…

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  11/02/2012

  Gratitude, Life, Quotes

  Abraham Lincoln, constitutional amendment, crop art, educate, election, informed, Minnesota, Minnesota State Fair, President, privilege, voter, voting