Lincoln’s legacy and a new generation of leadership
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One hundred fifty-three years ago our nation was adrift, embroiled in a civil war and grappling with questions about our future. Many had lost hope. In November of 1863 here at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln called upon our nation to rededicate itself to the unfinished work before us—the work of equality, the fulfillment of our democracy, a new birth of freedom.
Originally published: February 16, 2017
Author: Janet Morgan Riggs
Position: President
Institution: Gettysburg College
Published by: Huffington Post