Holzer characterizes lincolns cooper union address as the best known of lincolns speeches that no one seems to quote or cite. On 27 february 1860, abraham lincoln gave this address at the cooper union in new york city. Simon and schuster, 2006, 2 harold holzer boldly calls the cooper union talk the speech that made abraham lincoln president. Lincoln at cooper union explores lincolns most influential and widely reported prepresidential address an extraordinary appeal by the western politician to the eastern elite that propelled him toward the republican nomination for president.
Obama on renewing the american economy march 27, 2008 following is the transcript of barack obamas economic speech at cooper union in new york, as provided by cq transcriptions inc. In addition, the books appendix contains the full annotated version distributed by lincolns hosts, the young mens republican union of new york. Cooper union ny speech that native americans just want to raise their families and be left alone. Abraham lincoln, address at cooper institute, new york. However, holzer shows a unique view of the trip and the speech and how lincoln used the opportunity to campaign in the east before he was. Trump and lincolns cooper union speech the historic present. In october 1859, lincoln accepted an invitation to lecture at henry ward. And it is not one of his speeches with passages that are often quoted. From its beginnings, cooper union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder peter coopers proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony.
Abraham lincolns cooper union address the new york. Abraham lincolns speech at cooper union is a distinctive illustration of the greek concept kairosseizing the opportune moment to issue an appropriate response. Again, our point of comparison between the 1860 and the 2016 presidential campaigns is sectionalism. Apr 22, 2010 washington marketwatch following is the full text, as prepared for delivery, of president barack obamas speech about wall street reform at cooper union in new york city on thursday. When abraham lincoln spoke at the cooper union on the evening of february 27, 1860, his audience re sponded enthusiastically, and the speech. Speech by chief red cloud red cloud, chief of the teton sioux nation, traveled to washington and new york city in 1870 to present the case for his people the president and the pubic press.
Nott to abraham lincoln, saturday, september 01, 1860 sends proofsheets of cooper union speech contributor names lincoln, abraham, 18091865. The cooper union for the advancement of science and art, commonly known as cooper union or the cooper union and informally referred to, especially during the 19th century, as the cooper institute, is a private college at cooper square on the border of the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city. Douglas had attempted to show that the founding fathers did not believe the national government could regulate slavery in the territories. Summary of lincolns arguments at cooper union lincoln home.
The cooper union speech was over 7,000 words long, making it one of lincolns longest speeches. Sep 14, 20 listen to and read the cooper union address delivered by presidential candidate abraham lincoln in new york on february 27, 1860. Cooper union speech, february 27, 1860 lincoln as the great. Lincoln had gained a reputation and a following among some republicans in 1858 when he skillfully debated senator stephen a. It was likely the most important speech of lincolns political career. It is considered one of his most important speeches. But the man passed onward with his bucket and she gulped in disappointment. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this address at cooper union, new york city study guide and get instant access to the following quotes. Go here for more about lincolns cooper union speech. Lincolns cooper union addressan appeal to reason world. Lincoln believes slavery is wrong because its contrary to founding fathers es the declaration of independence to state expansion of.
Abraham lincoln argued against the spread of slavery to the western states in a february 1960 speech at cooper unions great hall. Quanah parker comanche chief and warrior, led a band of comanches to stop the spread of white settlements, son of cynthia parker white woman captured as a young girl. Here we take a look at abraham lincolns speech at the cooper institute in new york city now cooper union on february 28, 1860 and compare one. Cooper union speech on wall street financial reform. Holzer looks at the cooper union speech and shows how lincoln, the master politician used the speech and his trip east to get the 1860 nomination.
Holzer talked about his book, lincoln at cooper union. Speech by chief red cloud warren county public schools. Before he gave the speech, he was photographed by the famous photographer, mathew brady see photo on right. Jul 05, 2016 here we take a look at abraham lincolns speech at the cooper institute in new york city now cooper union on february 28, 1860 and compare one part of it with the rhetoric coming from trump supporters in 2016. Abraham lincoln speech gettysburg address pdf the battle was not only a major turning point in favor of the union army but was also the largest and. The union s board included members such as horace greeley and william cullen bryant, who opposed william seward for the republican presidential nomination. Analyze the transformation of the united states through its civil rights struggles, immigrant experiences, settlement of the american west, and the industrialization of american society in the postreconstruction through the progressive eras, 18651900. Here are some of the key excerpts from the speech in which lincoln persuasively argues against slaverys expansion into the west.
Documents housed on other web sites are noted as such. When lincoln arrived in new york, the young mens republican union had assumed sponsorship of the speech and moved its location to the cooper institute in. Summary of lincolns arguments at cooper union lincoln. This is probably due in part to the fact that the great strength of this speech lay in its content rather than its form. Feb 11, 2015 the cooper union speech, february 27, 1860 narrated by seth d. Constitution and the intention of the original 39 signers of the constitution, his views on the peculiar institution so fiercely defended by the south, and the position of the republican party regarding.
Introductions to individual documents are by abraham lincoln online. Peter cooper wanted his graduates to acquire the technical mastery and entrepreneurial skills, enrich their intellects and spark their creativity. After he arrived in new york lincoln learned the venue of his speech had changed, from beechers church in brooklyn to the cooper union then called cooper institute, in manhattan. A book, an entire book, on lincolns cooper union address.
Yet, due to the careful research and lincolns forceful argument, it was stunningly effective. Douglas of illinois a democrat as the two ran against one another to represent illinois in the united. Accordingly, at the center of holzers book rests a chapter analyzing the speech. Lincoln was not yet the republican nominee for the presidency, as the convention was scheduled for may. Abraham lincoln cooper union speech 1860 hear the full. Published by the cooper union for the advancement of science and art, 1960. Mar 27, 2008 obama on renewing the american economy march 27, 2008 following is the transcript of barack obamas economic speech at cooper union in new york, as provided by cq transcriptions inc.
Delivered in new york in february 1860, the cooper union speech dispelled doubts about lincolns suitability for the presidency, and reassured conservatives of his moderation while reaffirming his opposition to slavery to republican progressives. On this day 158 years agofebruary 27, 1860abraham lincoln of illinois delivered an invited speech at the cooper institute in new york city. A surprisingly great read about the narrow topic of abraham lincolns speech at cooper union in 1860. The result was the lengthy, important and impressive speech delivered in february 1860 at the cooper institute or cooper union, a free educational institution established in lower manhattan only the year before by industrialist peter cooper. Red cloud, chief of the teton sioux nation, traveled to washington and new york city in 1870 to present the case for his people the president and the pubic press. Lincoln eagerly accepted the invitation but asked for extra time to prepare his remarks. According to matt pinsker, lincolns cooper union speech offers the best and most comprehensive statement of lincolns political beliefs on the eve of his. The cooper union address given by abraham lincoln in the. Delivered in new york in february 1860, the cooper union speech dispelled doubts about lincolns suitability for. From its beginnings, cooper union was a unique institution.
Listen to and read the cooper union address delivered by presidential candidate abraham lincoln in new york on february 27, 1860. The cooper union speech or address, known at the time as the cooper institute speech, was delivered by abraham lincoln on february 27, 1860, at cooper union, in new york city. The book is very well written, and does a great job of telling the story of lincoln, the country. Lincoln recognized that the cooper union speech would be seen as his belief of republican identity. Delivered in new york in february 1860, the cooper union speech dispelled doubts about lincolns.
The cooper union address delivered in new york city on february 27, 1860 helped propel abraham lincoln to the 1860 republican nomination. I will be so bold as to say that it was popular sovereignty that made lincoln president. He had bought a new black suit for the occasion but it was badly wrinkled from the trip. Kairos dictates that what is said in a given situation must be said at the right moment in time. The unions board included members such as horace greeley and william cullen bryant, who opposed william seward for the republican presidential nomination. The following is an excerpt from his speech given at the cooper union in new york when you first came we were many, and you were few. He also understood that his desire for national leadership meant. Pdf on jun 1, 2005, barry schwartz and others published lincoln at cooper union.
The oration is the subject of a new book by harold holzer entitled, lincoln at cooper union. Summary of lincolns arguments at cooper union note. According to matt pinsker, lincolns cooper union speech offers the best and most comprehensive statement of lincolns political beliefs on the eve of his nomination for president housedivided. Washington marketwatch following is the full text, as prepared for delivery, of president barack obamas speech about wall street reform at. Abraham lincolns most famous and eloquent words were spoken in a brief speech given at the site just four months after the battle. Full text of obamas cooper union speech marketwatch. Cooper union speech in 1860, abraham lincoln makes a speech in new york and lays out a middle ground for the republican party.
Lincoln believes slavery is wrong because its contrary to founding fathers es the declaration of independence to state expansion of slavery was prohibited. Abraham lincoln began the cooper union address by explaining he would refute the arguments made by stephen douglas in a widely circulated article. The speech that made abraham lincoln president find. Cooper union speech, february 27, 1860 cooper union, courtesy of library of congress according to matt pinsker, lincolns cooper union speech offers the best and most comprehensive statement of lincolns political beliefs on the eve of his nomination for president housedivided. But there is a book by garry wills on the very short. In the cooper union speech, lincoln masterfully presents his views on the extension of slavery into u. Abraham lincoln argued against the spread of slavery to the western states in a february 1960 speech at cooper union s great hall. Selected speeches and writings by abraham lincoln the source of this small sample of letters, speeches, and writings is the collected works of abraham lincoln, edited by roy p. In the cooper union speech, what is the purpose in.
Delivered in new york in february 1860, the cooper union speech dispelled doubts about lincolns suitability for the presidency, and. Buckinghams introduction discusses lincolns political background and the events and issues leading up to the speech. Many historians assert that the speech made lincoln. Winner of the lincoln prize lincoln at cooper union explores lincolns most influential and widely reported prepresidential address an extraordinary appeal by the western politician to the eastern elite that propelled him toward the republican nomination for president. The speech that made abraham lincoln president, published by simon and schuster. When lincoln arrived in new york, the young mens republican union had assumed sponsorship of the speech and moved its location to the cooper institute in manhattan. From its beginnings, cooper union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder peter cooper s proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony. When he gave the speech, lincoln was considered by many to be just a country lawyer. Obama on renewing the american economy the new york times. The cooper union speech or address, known at the time as the cooper institute speech, was. Because so many people wanted to hear this western man speak, the venue was changed to the cooper union in manhattan. The cooper union speech, february 27, 1860 narrated by seth d. The speech that made abraham lincoln president new york.
On the day of the speech, february 27, 1860, lincoln took a stroll on broadway with some men from the republican group hosting his speech. Welcome to part four of our series on the serious and striking comparisons between the u. It seems hyperbolical to write a book on an address that runs but a few pages in roy p. Lease tried to attract the attention of a lemonade man. The following is an excerpt from his speech given at the cooper union in new york. Cooper union speech february 27, 1860 lincolns writings. Lincolns cooper union speech was one of his longest, at more than 7,000 words. It follows the full text transcript of abraham lincolns cooper union address, delivered in the great hall of the cooper union in manhattan, new york, n. Cooper union speech, february 27, 1860 lincoln as the.
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