Lessons from Lincoln, Then and Now (with Diana Schaub)
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Lincoln's Lyceum Address
- Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech at the Young Men's Lyceum in Springfield.
- Lyceums were common across the country, serving as platforms for continuing education.
- They hosted various speakers, from prominent figures like Ralph Waldo Emerson to local notables and rising young individuals like Lincoln.
- The Lyceum provided a platform for diverse topics, including travelogues and discussions.
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