b. 1809d. 1865
Abraham Lincoln
A figure in American and world history whose significance cannot be overstated, Abraham Lincoln remains a role model and inspiration to people of all races and creeds. His humble words and countless poems and texts written about him have become important to American classic song.
Photo: Abraham Lincoln, 1863, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
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“Letter to Mrs. Bixby” (from “Letters from Lincoln”)
Thomas Hampson, baritone; Martin Katz, piano5:25
Related Information
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
alplm.orgThe White House
whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/abrahamlincolnLibrary of Congress
loc.gov/rr/program/bib/prespoetry/al.htmlLibrary of Congress
loc.gov/rr/program/bib/lincolnpoetryPoetry Foundation
poetryfoundation.org/poets/abraham-lincolnSongs
Aria (To a Lady)2006 · Lincoln LettersChristopher BergAbraham LincolnLetter to Mrs. Bixby2009Michael DaughertyAbraham LincolnLincoln Letters2006Christopher BergAbraham LincolnMeditation on the Divine Will2006 · Lincoln LettersChristopher BergAbraham LincolnSoap2006 · Lincoln LettersChristopher BergAbraham LincolnTo the Parents of Elmer E. Ellsworth (1837-1861)2006 · Lincoln LettersChristopher BergAbraham LincolnWhiskers2006 · Lincoln LettersChristopher BergAbraham Lincoln
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