Lincoln’s greatest speeches: A book talk with Diana Schaub

Abraham Lincoln’s speeches were feats of statesmanship, conveying timeless truths in words the American people could understand and accept. In “His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation” (St. Martin’s Press, 2021), Diana Schaub provides careful commentary on the Lyceum Address, the Gettysburg Address, and the Second Inaugural, illustrating how Lincoln used the art of rhetoric to lead public opinion toward truth, charity, and justice in a time of national crisis.

Please join AEI for a conversation between Dr. Schaub and AEI’s Gary J. Schmitt on Lincoln’s enduring insights into politics and human nature and how they inform our own responsibilities as self-governing citizens.

LIVE Q&A: Submit questions to [email protected] or on Twitter with #GreatestSpeechesAEI.

Agenda

2:00 PM
Introduction:
Gary J. Schmitt, Senior Fellow, AEI

2:05 PM
Presentation:
Diana Schaub, Nonresident Senior Fellow, AEI

2:15 PM
Discussion:
Diana Schaub, Nonresident Senior Fellow, AEI
Gary J. Schmitt, Senior Fellow, AEI

3:00 PM
Q&A

3:15 PM
Adjournment

Contact Information

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