There was nothing in all Douglas's powerful effort that appealed to the higher instincts of human nature, while Lincoln always touched sympathetic cords. Lincoln's speech excited and sustained the enthusiasm of his audience to the end.
Henry VillardAbout author
- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 10, 1835
- Died: November 12, 1900
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