July 4, 1861
President Lincoln's Message to Congress in special session is read to members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
July 5, 1847
Lincoln is a delegate to the River and Harbor Convention in Chciago, Illinois.
July 6, 1852
Lincoln delivers a eulogy on Henry Clay at the Springfield, illinois statehouse.
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861