In this moving and insightful speech, the Reverend Edward Searing reflects on the legacy of Abraham Lincoln in the aftermath of his assassination. Drawing on personal anecdotes and historical analysis, he offers a unique perspective on the character and achievements of one of America's greatest presidents. This book is required reading for all who seek to understand Lincoln's place in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.