This Week in History
December 22, 1847
As a member of Congress, Lincoln presents his so-called "Spot Resolutions" regarding the war with Mexico.
December 23, 1864
The Board of Trustees at Princeton University writes to President Lincoln, saying he has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
December 27, 1863
President Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton visit General Marston at a Confederate prisoner encampment at Point Lookout, Maryland..
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861