This Week in History
May 5, 1858
Lincoln successfully defends William ("Duff") Armstrong in a now-famous murder trial at the Beardstown, Illinois courthouse.
May 9, 1860
Lincoln is introduced in the Illinois State Republican Convention as the "Rail Candidate" for president.
May 10, 1862
President Lincoln receives word of the surrender of Norfolk, Virginia.
Today in Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Words
"I appeal to you again to constantly bear in mind that with you, and not
with politicians, not with Presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you,
is the question, "Shall the Union and shall the liberties of this country be
preserved to the latest generation?"
--Speech to Gov. Morton in Indianapolis, February 11, 1861