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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 [Tribute to Abraham Lincoln]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02786 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 6 June 1912 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Address regarding Mr. Lincoln's success which Wilson sees as proof that Americans can succeed regardless of their birth and social class.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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