Royal Cortissoz, inscription above the statute of Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. The Washington Star (April 20, 1976), p. D1–D2. Cortissoz was art critic of the New York Herald Tribune
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In this temple As in the hearts of the people For whom he saved the Union The memory of Abraham Lincoln Is enshrined forever
— Royal Cortissoz
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Source: Wikiquote: "Abraham Lincoln" (Quotes about Lincoln: These are arranged alphabetically by author, followed by some of the more notable anonymous quotations about him.)
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About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
About Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer and politician, steered the United States through its most tumultuous period, the Civil War. His unwavering commitment to preserving the Union and abolishing slavery forever altered the course of American history and enshrined him as a champion of equality and justice.
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