Lowden, Frank O. (Frank Orren) 1861-1943 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lincoln, the American" by Frank O. Lowden is a commemorative address delivered by the author, who served as Governor of Illinois, in 1919. This historical account reflects on the moral and political principles upheld by Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing the enduring relevance of his ideas in the context of contemporary societal issues. The address aims to showcase Lincoln's contributions to humanity and his status as an icon of American values, framed against the backdrop of the Great World War that had just concluded. In this address, Lowden explores Lincoln's philosophical stance on morality, emphasizing how he viewed political issues through a lens of ethical considerations rather than mere policies. He contrasts Lincoln's vision with that of Charles Darwin, arguing that while Darwin focused on physical laws, Lincoln understood the moral laws that govern human interactions. Lowden highlights Lincoln's commitment to individual freedoms, labor rights, and the pursuit of happiness for all citizens, positing that Lincoln's legacy is not only pivotal to American identity but also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for global humanity. Through reflections on Lincoln’s speeches and actions, Lowden conveys that preserving American values is essential not just for national prosperity, but for the welfare of people everywhere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-02-13 Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: Illinois State Journal Co., State Printers, 1919 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 E456 Illinois State Journal Co., State Printers, 1919 19027088 https://archive.org/details/lincolnamerica00lowd/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67395 https://archive.org/details/lincolnamerica00lowd/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67395 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134545.0 67395