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Domestic News
May 17, 1862
The Emporia News
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In a speech in the House, Mr. Crittenden of Kentucky complimented President Lincoln, stating he had won him over despite prior opposition and could earn a place in history beside Washington by saving the country.
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In a recent speech in the House, Mr. Crittenden, of Kentucky, paid this handsome compliment to the President: "I voted against Mr. Lincoln, and opposed him honestly and sincerely; but Mr. Lincoln has won me to his side. There is a niche in the temple of fame, a niche near to that of Washington, which should be occupied by him who shall save his country. Mr. Lincoln has a mighty destiny. It is for him, if he will, to step into that niche. It is for him to be but a President of the people of the United States, and there will his statue be. It is in his power to occupy a place next to Washington, the founder and preserver, side by side."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Crittenden Speech
Lincoln Compliment
House Speech
Washington Comparison
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Crittenden
Mr. Lincoln
Where did it happen?
House
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
House
Event Date
Recent
Key Persons
Mr. Crittenden
Mr. Lincoln
Event Details
Mr. Crittenden of Kentucky complimented President Lincoln in a speech, expressing that despite voting against him, Lincoln had won him over and could occupy a place in fame next to Washington by saving the country as a president of the people.