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Lincoln delivered this speech on February 27, 1860 at the Cooper Insitute in New York. It examined the views of the 39 framers of the Constitution on the question of controlling slavery in the territories. Lincoln noted that the majority of them believed that Congress should control, and prevent the expansion of, slavery in the territories. Lincoln pointed out that the Republican stance of the time, regarding this question, was similar to the Fo...
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  1. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art
  2. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809 1865
  3. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809 1865. Cooper Insitute Speech
  4. New York
  5. New York (State)
  6. Oratory
  7. Political Career Before 1861
  8. Slaver
  9. Speeches, Addresses, Etc., American
  10. Views On Slavery

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