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On the Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions
Address Before the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois January 27, 1838
Book • 1838
Abraham Lincoln delivered "On the Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions" in 1838, addressing threats to American democracy.
He warned against mob rule and internal corruption, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law.
Lincoln stressed that while the revolution was fueled by passion, the nation's continued success depended on reason.
He advocated for cultivating respect for the Constitution and laws through education to ensure civil and religious liberty.
Lincoln highlighted the need for citizens to develop a deep reverence for the institutions of government to safeguard the republic.
His speech is a call for sober reflection and reasoned commitment to the rule of law.
He warned against mob rule and internal corruption, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law.
Lincoln stressed that while the revolution was fueled by passion, the nation's continued success depended on reason.
He advocated for cultivating respect for the Constitution and laws through education to ensure civil and religious liberty.
Lincoln highlighted the need for citizens to develop a deep reverence for the institutions of government to safeguard the republic.
His speech is a call for sober reflection and reasoned commitment to the rule of law.
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Dylan Casey
Ep. 374: Discussing Liberalism (Lincoln, et al) with Walter Sterling (Part One)
