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Weekly Reader / Issue 10 - Volume 88

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Wise Words


Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12th, 1809. This year marks the 200th anniversary! Lincoln contributed to our country in a variety of ways. Many of his ideas are still prevalent in our society today. Which line from Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" is most meaningful to you? Why?

4 comments:

  1. "The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." -Abraham Lincoln

    I like this quote because it reminds us that actions speak louder than words.

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  2. I am glad that he spoke up because if Abraham lincoln didn't there still might be slavery


    ~~~Kyle Dubisz~~~

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  3. Great point Kyle! It isn't easy to be the one to speak up.

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  4. I agree with Kyle I don't want to be a slave,if it wasn't for Abraham Lincoln people today would be a slave.(Thank you Abraham Lincoln)

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