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林肯总统就职演说中英文对照此主题相关图片如下：First Inaugural Address of Abraham LincolnMONDAY, MARCH 4, 1861Fellow-Citizens of the United States:In compliance with a custom as old as the Government itself, I appear before you to address you briefly and to take in your presence the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the United S tates to be taken by the President before he enters on the execution of this office."I do not consider it necessary at present for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety or excitement.Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the Southern States that by the accession of a Republican Administration their property and their peace and personal security are to be endangered. There has never been any reasonable cause for such apprehension. Indeed, the most ample evidence to the contrary has all the while existed and been open to their inspection. It is found in nearly all the published speeches of him who now addresses you. I do but quote from one of those speeches when I declare that--I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists.I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.Those who nominated and elected me did so with full knowledge that I had made this and many similar declarations and had never recanted them; and more than this, they placed in the platform for my acceptance, and as a law to themselves and to me, the clear and emphatic resolution which I now read:Resolved, That the maintenance inviolate of the rights of the States, and especially the right of each State to order and control its own domestic institutions according to its own judgment exclusively, is essential to that balance of power on which the perfection and endurance of our political fabric depend; and we denounce the lawless invasion by armed force of the soil of any State or Territory, no matter what pretext, as among the gravest of crimes.I now reiterate these sentiments, and in doing so I only press upon the public attention the most conclusive evidence of which the case is susceptible that the property, peace, and security of no section are to be in any wise endangered by the now incoming Administration. I add, too, that all the protection which, consistently with the Constitution and the laws, can be given will be cheerfully given to all the States when lawfully demanded, for whatever cause--as cheerfully to one section as to another.There is much controversy about the delivering up of fugitives from service or labor. The clause I now read is as plainly written in the Constitution as any other of its provisions:No person held to service or labor in one State, under the laws thereof, escaping into another, shall in consequence of any law or regulation therein be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered up on claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due.It is scarcely questioned that this provision was intended by those who made it for the reclaiming of what we call fugitive slaves; and the intention of the lawgiver is the law. All members of Congress swear their support to the whole Constitution--to this provision as much as to any other. To the proposition, then, that slaves whose cases come within the terms of this clause "shall be delivered up" their oaths are unanimous. Now, if they would make the effort in good temper, could they not with nearly equal unanimity frame and pass a law by means of which to keep good that unanimous oath?There is some difference of opinion whether this clause should be enforced by national or by State authority, but surely that difference is not a very material one. If the slave is to be surrendered, it can be of but little consequence to him or to others by which authority it is done. And should anyone in any case be content that his oath shall go unkept on a merely unsubstantial controversy as to how it shall be kept?Again: In any law upon this subject ought not all the safeguards of liberty known in civilized and humane jurisprudence to be introduced, so that a free man be not in any case surrendered as a slave? And might it not be well at the same time to provide by law for the enforcement of that clause in the Constitution which guarantees that "the citizens of each State shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States"?I take the official oath to-day with no mental reservations and with no purpose to construe the Constitution or laws by any hypercritical rules; and while I do not choose now to specify particular acts of Congress as proper to be enforced, I do suggest that it will be much safer for all, both in official and private stations, to conform to and abide by all those acts which stand unrepealed than to violate any of them trusting to find impunity in having them held to be unconstitutional.It is seventy-two years since the first inauguration of a President under our National Constitution. During that period fifteen different and greatly distinguished citizens have in succession administered the executive branch of the Government. They have conducted it through many perils, and generally with great success. Y et, with all this scope of precedent, I now enter upon the same task for the brief constitutional term of four years under great and peculiar difficulty. A disruption of the Federal Union, heretofore only menaced, is now formidably attempted.I hold that in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution the Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments. It is safe to assert that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination. Continue to execute all the express provisions of our National Constitution, and the Union will endure forever, it being impossible to destroy it except by some action not provided for in the instrument itself.Again: If the United S tates be not a government proper, but an association of S tates in the nature of contractmerely, can it, as acontract, be peaceably unmade by less than all the parties who made it? One party to a contract may violate it--break it, so to speak--but does it not require all to lawfully rescind it?Descending from these general principles, we find the proposition that in legal contemplation the Union is perpetual confirmed by the history of the Union itself. The Union is much older than the Constitution. It was formed, in fact, by the Articles of Association in 1774. It was matured and continued by the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It was further matured, and the faith of all the then thirteen States expressly plighted and engaged that it should be perpetual, by the Articles of Confederation in 1778. And finally, in 1787, one of the declared objects for ordaining and establishing the Constitution was "to form a more perfect Union."But if destruction of the Union by one or by a part only of the States be lawfully possible, the Union is less perfect than before the Constitution, having lost the vital element of perpetuity.It follows from these views that no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void, and that acts of violence within any S tate or States against the authority of the United States are insurrectionary or revolutionary, according to circumstances.I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability, I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. Doing this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part, and Ishall perform it so far as practicable unless my rightful masters, the American people, shall withhold the requisite means or in some authoritative manner direct the contrary. I trust this will not be regarded as a menace, but only as the declared purpose of the Union that it will constitutionally defend and maintain itself.In doing this there needs to be no bloodshed or violence, and there shall be none unless it be forced upon the national authority. The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere. Where hostility to the United States in any interior locality shall be so great and universal as to prevent competent resident citizens from holding the Federal offices, there will be no attempt to force obnoxious strangers among the people for that object. While the strict legal right may exist in the Government to enforce the exercise of these offices, the attempt to do so would be so irritating and so nearly impracticable withal that I deem it better to forego for the time the uses of such offices.The mails, unless repelled, will continue to be furnished in all parts of the Union. So far as possible the people everywhere shall have that sense of perfect security which is most favorable to calm thought and reflection. The course here indicated will be followed unless current events and experience shall show a modification or change to be proper, and in every case and exigency my best discretion will be exercised, according to circumstances actually existing and with a view and a hope of a peaceful solution of the national troubles and the restoration of fraternal sympathies and affections.That there are persons in one section or another who seek to destroy the Union at all events and are glad of any pretext to do it I will neither affirm nor deny; but if there be such, I need address no word to them. To those, however, who really love the Union may I not speak?Before entering upon so grave a matter as the destruction of our national fabric, with all its benefits, its memories, and its hopes, would it not be wise to ascertain precisely why we do it? Will you hazard so desperate a step while there is any possibility that any portion of the ills you fly from have no real existence? Will you, while the certain ills you fly to are greater than all the real ones you fly from, will you risk the commission of so fearful a mistake?All profess to be content in the Union if all constitutional rights can be maintained. Is it true, then, that any right plainly written in the Constitution has been denied? I think not. Happily, the human mind is so constituted that no party can reach to the audacity of doing this. Think, if you can, of a single instance in which a plainly written provision of the Constitution has ever been denied. If by the mere force of numbers a majority should deprive a minority of any clearly written constitutional right, it might in a moral point of view justify revolution; certainly would if such right were a vital one. But such is not our case. All the vital rights of minorities and of individuals are so plainly assured to them by affirmations and negations, guaranties and prohibitions, in the Constitution that controversies never arise concerning them. But no organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration. No foresight can anticipate nor any document of reasonable length contain express provisions for all possible questions. Shall fugitives from labor be surrendered by national or by State authority? The Constitution does not expressly say. May Congress prohibit slavery in the Territories? The Constitution does not expressly say. Must Congress protect slavery in the Territories? The Constitution does not expressly say.From questions of this class spring all our constitutional controversies, and we divide upon them into majorities and minorities. If the minority will not acquiesce, the majority must, or the Government must cease. There is no other alternative, for continuing the Government is acquiescence on one side or the other. If a minority in such case will secede rather than acquiesce, they make a precedent which in turn will divide and ruin them, for a minority of their own will secede from them whenever a majority refuses to be controlled by such minority. For instance, why may not any portion of a new confederacy a year or two hence arbitrarily secede again, precisely as portions of the present Union now claim to secede from it? All who cherish disunion sentiments are now being educated to the exact temper of doing this.Is there such perfect identity of interests among the States to compose a new union as to produce harmony only and prevent renewed secession?Plainly the central idea of secession is the essence of anarchy. A majority held in restraint by constitutional checks and limitations, and always changing easily with deliberate changes of popular opinions and sentiments, is the only true sovereign of a free people. Whoever rejects it does of necessity fly to anarchy or to despotism. Unanimity is impossible. The rule of a minority, as a permanent arrangement, is wholly inadmissible; so that, rejecting the majority principle, anarchy or despotism in some form is all that is left.I do not forget the position assumed by some that constitutional questions are to be decided by the Supreme Court, nor do I deny that such decisions must be binding in any case upon the parties to a suit as to the object of that suit, while they are also entitled to very high respect and consideration in all parallel cases by all other departments of the Government. And while it is obviously possible that such decision may be erroneous in any given case, still the evil effect following it, being limited to that particular case, with the chance that it may beoverruled and never become a precedent for other cases, can better be borne than could the evils of a different practice. At the same time, the candid citizen must confess that if the policy of the Government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court, the instant they are made in ordinary litigation between parties in personal actions the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their Government into the hands of that eminent tribunal. Nor is there in this view any assault upon the court or the judges. It is a duty from which they may not shrink to decide cases properly brought before them, and it is no fault of theirs if others seek to turn their decisions to political purposes.One section of our country believes slavery is right and ought to be extended, while the other believes it is wrong and ought not to be extended. This is the only substantial dispute. The fugitive- slave clause of the Constitution and the law for the suppression of the foreign slave trade are each as well enforced, perhaps, as any law can ever be in a community where the moral sense of the people imperfectly supports the law itself. The great body of the people abide by the dry legal obligation in both cases, and a few break over in each. This, I think, can not be perfectly cured, and it would be worse in both cases after the separation of the sections than before. The foreign slave trade, now imperfectly suppressed, would be ultimately revived without restriction in one section, while fugitive slaves, now only partially surrendered, would not be surrendered at all by the other.Physically speaking, we can not separate. We can not remove our respective sections from each other nor build an impassable wall between them. A hu**and and wife may be divorced and go out of the presence and beyond the reach of each other, but the different parts of our country can not do this. They can not but remain face to face, and intercourse, either amicable or hostile, must continue between them. Is it possible, then, to make that intercourse more advantageous or more satisfactory after separation than before? Can aliens make treaties easier than friends can make laws? Can treaties be more faithfully enforced between aliens than laws can among friends? Suppose you go to war, you can not fight always; and when, after much loss on both sides and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical old questions, as to terms of intercourse, are again upon you.This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing Government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it or their revolutionary right to dismember or overthrow it. I can not be ignorant of the fact that many worthy and patriotic citizens are desirous of having the National Constitution amended. While I make no recommendation of amendments, I fully recognize the rightful authority of the people over the whole subject, to be exercised in either of the modes prescribed in the instrument itself; and I should, under existing circumstances, favor rather than oppose a fair opportunity being afforded the people to act upon it. I will venture to add that to me the convention mode seems preferable, in that it allows amendments to originate with the people themselves, instead of only permitting them to take or reject propositions originated by others, not especially chosen for the purpose, and which might not be precisely such as they would wish to either accept or refuse. I understand a proposed amendment to the Constitution--which amendment, however, I have not seen--has passed Congress, to the effect that the Federal Government shall never interfere with the domestic institutions of the States, including that of persons held to service. To avoid misconstruction of what I have said, I depart from my purpose not to speak of particular amendments so far as to say that, holding such a provision to now be implied constitutional law, I have no objection to its being made express and irrevocable.The Chief Magistrate derives all his authority from the people, and they have referred none upon him to fixterms for the separation of the States. The people themselves can do this if also they choose, but the Executive as such has nothing to do with it. His duty is to administer the present Government as it came to his hands and to transmit it unimpaired by him to his successor.Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world? In our present differences, is either party without faith of being in the right? If the Almighty Ruler of Nations, with His eternal truth and justice, be on your side of the North, or on yours of the South, that truth and that justice will surely prevail by the judgment of this great tribunal of the American people.By the frame of the Government under which we live this same people have wisely given their public servants but little power for mischief, and have with equal wisdom provided for the return of that little to their own hands at very short intervals. While the people retain their virtue and vigilance no Administration by any extreme of wickedness or folly can very seriously injure the Government in the short space of four years.My countrymen, one and all, think calmly and well upon this whole subject. Nothing valuable can be lost by taking time. If there be an object to hurry any of you in hot haste to a step which you would never take deliberately, that object will be frustrated by taking time; but no good object can be frustrated by it. Such of you as are now dissatisfied still have the old Constitution unimpaired, and, on the sensitive point, the laws of your own framing under it; while the new Administration will have no immediate power, if it would, to change either. If it were admitted that you who are dissatisfied hold the right side in the dispute, there still is no single good reason for precipitate action. Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity, and a firm reliance on Him who has never yet forsaken this favored land are still competent to adjust in the best way all our present difficulty.In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The Government will not assail you. Y ou can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. Y ou have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the Government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it."I am loath to close. We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.永久联邦与总统权力亚伯拉罕-林肯第一次就职演讲星期一,1861年3月4日我今天正式宣誓时，并没有保留意见，也无意以任何苛刻的标准来解释宪法和法律，尽管我不想具体指明国会通过的哪些法案是适合施行的•但我确实要建议，所有的人，不论处于官方还是私人的地位，都得遵守那些未被废止的法令，这比泰然自若地认为其中某个法案是违背宪法的而去触犯它，要稳当得多。
林肯英语作文翻译
林肯英语作文翻译Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is a figure whose legacy continues to inspire and educate generations. His leadership during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, the Civil War, and his role in the abolition of slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, have cemented his place as a pivotal figure in the nation's history.Born in 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky, Lincoln's rise to the presidency was a testament to the American dream. He began his political career as a member of the Whig Party, eventually becoming a Republican. His famous debates with Stephen A. Douglas in 1858, known as the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, brought national attention to the issue of slavery and further established Lincoln's reputation as an orator and a statesman.Lincoln's election in 1860 as the first Republican President was met with secession by several Southern states, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America. His presidency was immediately challenged by the outbreak of the Civil War. Despite the initial setbacks for the Union, Lincoln's resolve and leadership saw the North through to victory.Perhaps his most significant contribution to American history was the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862,which declared that all slaves in the Confederate states "shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free." This was a strategic move during the war, but it also marked a moral stance against the institution of slavery.Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863, delivered during the Civil War, is considered one of the greatest speeches in American history. It redefined the purpose of the war, emphasizing the principles of human equality and liberty enshrined in the Declaration of Independence.Tragically, Lincoln's life was cut short by an assassin's bullet on April 14, 1865, just days after the war's end. His death was a profound loss for a nation that had come to rely on his steady hand and visionary leadership.In conclusion, Abraham Lincoln's presidency was marked by extraordinary challenges and significant achievements. His steadfast commitment to the Union and his role in ending slavery have left an indelible mark on the United States. Lincoln's life and work continue to serve as a reminder of the power of conviction and the importance of moral courage in leadership.。
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1850年，美国的奴隶主势力大增，林肯退出国会，继续当律师。 1860年，林肯成为共和党的总统候选人。11月，选举揭晓，林肯以200万票当 选为美国第16任总统，但在奴隶主控制的南部10个州，他没有得到1张选票。 大选揭晓后，南方种植园奴隶主制造分裂，发动了叛变,南方11个州先后退出 联邦，宣布成立“美利坚诸州同盟”，并制订了新的宪法，选举总统。 1861年4月，南方叛乱武装首先向北方挑起战争。林肯号召民众为维护联邦统 一而战。 内战爆发初期，由于南方种植园主蓄谋叛乱已久，而林肯政府试图妥协，在 战争中节节失利。首都华盛顿受到威胁。为扭转战局，借《汤姆叔叔的小屋》 一书，1862年5月林肯政府颁布了《宅地法》，其中规定，美国公民交付10美 元即可在西部得到160英亩的土地，连续耕种5年就可成为其主人。9月，又颁 布《解放黑奴宣言》，废除了黑奴制，规定叛乱各州的黑奴是自由人。战争 形势骤然改观。 1863年夏，北方军队转入反攻。1865年，南方叛军向北方军队投降，持续4年 之久的内战以北方胜利而告终。
Because of his measuring and calculating skills , he became a local surveyor ，and he was usually invited to deal with the feilds arguments .After working time ,he was also a youth that loved reading，his candles lights never extinguish until midnight. In his youth period ， he had read all the books that Shakespeare had written ，finished read 《History of America》, also some history books and famous persons’ biographies .He had a range of knowledge and became a wise man .He published his first speech on a political speech. Because of his against on Slave policy，and had put forward many suggestions that benefit for public course，he had good influence in public ，he also had awesome qualities ,he was chosen to be a senator in 1834. In August ,1834，25-year-old Lincoln started his own political career, in the meanwhile, he managed rural post office，and field measuring ，also he digged in law by his friends’ help.2 years later，Lincoln became a lawyer，soon , he became the leader of Whig . Due to the accumulation of experience ，In 1846，he was 37,and became senator . In 1847， Lincoln participate in the election of country senator as the leader of Whig，and got succeed . This was the first time he came to the capital , Washington. It was a great permanent dispute about Slave policy in American lives . Lincoln became the person who against Slave Policy step in step . He considered that capital of America should be Washington，and there was no doubt they should cancel the Slave Policy .But many representatives from south America who just treat on profits were strongly against Lincoln.
林肯人物传记英语作文
林肯人物传记英语作文Abraham Lincoln: A Man of Unwavering Resolve and Exceptional Leadership.Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, stands as an iconic figure in American history. His unwavering determination, resolute character, and exceptional leadership qualities culminated in the preservation of the Union and the emancipation of slaves during a tumultuous period in the nation's history.Early Life and Political Beginnings.Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky. Despite his humble beginnings, he possessed an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a deep sense of compassion for the less fortunate. He studied law and became a successful trial lawyer, gaining a reputation for his wit, integrity, and eloquence.Lincoln's political career began in 1834 when he was elected to the Illinois legislature. He swiftly rose through the ranks, serving as a congressman and senator. His speeches, characterized by their clarity, logic, and persuasive power, earned him national recognition.The Antislavery Advocate.Lincoln's involvement in national politics coincided with the growing tensions over slavery. As an antislavery Whig, he strongly opposed the expansion of the institution into new territories. His famous "House Divided" speech of 1858 predicted that the nation could not endure half slave and half free, galvanizing the antislavery movement.The Presidency and the Civil War.In 1860, Lincoln was elected President. His election provoked the secession of seven Southern states, igniting the American Civil War. Lincoln assumed the presidency during one of the most challenging periods in American history, facing a nation on the brink of collapse.Throughout the conflict, Lincoln demonstrated unwavering resolve in preserving the Union. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring that all slaves in Confederate-held territory would be free. This bold move not only weakened the Confederacy but also laid the groundwork for the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.Lincoln's Character and Leadership.Lincoln's exceptional leadership stemmed from a combination of his personal qualities and his strategic vision. He possessed unwavering moral convictions, a deep understanding of human nature, and an ability to inspire even in the darkest of times.His humility, compassion, and willingness to compromise allowed him to navigate the political complexities of the war years. Lincoln's famous Second Inaugural Address, delivered in 1865, is considered one of the most eloquent and inspiring speeches in American history.Legacy and Impact.Abraham Lincoln's legacy as a transformative leader is undeniable. His unwavering resolve, exceptional character, and bold actions preserved the Union and set the stage for racial equality in the United States. His example continues to inspire generations of Americans and serves as a testament to the power of a single individual to shape the course of history.Lincoln's life and accomplishments are a testament to the values of perseverance, compassion, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. His legacy as a great leader and a champion of human rights continues to resonate throughout the world.。
林肯就职演说英文版
林肯就职演说英文版【篇一：林肯就职演说原文1】林肯的第二任总统就职演说这篇演说的讲稿是人类历史上最伟大的演说词，永久地刻在了林肯纪念堂里，英文原文是：at this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office，there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. then a statement，somewhat in detail，of a course to be pursued，seemed fitting and proper. now，at the expiration of four years，during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention，and engrosses the energies of the nation，little that is new could be presented. the progress of our arms，upon which all else chiefly depends，is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is，i trust，reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. with high hope for the future，no prediction in regard to it is ventured.on the occasion corresponding to this four years ago，all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. all dreaded it--all sought to avert it. while the inaugural address was being delivered from this place，devoted altogether to saving the union without war，insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war--seeking to dissolve the union，and divide effects，by negotiation. both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. and the war came.one eighth of the whole population were colored slaves，not distributed generally over the union，but localized in the southern part of it. these slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. all knew that this interest was，somehow，the cause of the war. to strengthen，perpetuate，and extend this interest was the object for which theinsurgents would rend the union，even by war; while the government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. neither party expected for the war，the magnitude，or the duration，which it has already attained. neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with，or even before，the conflict itself should cease.each looked for an easier triumph，and a result less fundamental and astounding. both read the same bible，and astounding to the same god; and each invokes his aid against the other. it may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just gods assistance in wringing their bread fromthe sweat of other mens faces; but let us judge not that we be not judged. the prayers of both could not be answered; that of neither has been answered fully. the almighty has his own purposes. woe unto the world because of offence！ for it must needs be that offence s come; but woe to that man by whomthe offence cometh！ if we shall suppose that americanslavery is one of those offences which，in the providence of god，must needs come，but which，having continuedthrough his appointed time，he now wills to remove，and that he gives to both north and south，this terrible war，as thewoe due to those by whom the offence came，shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a living god always ascribe to him? fondly do we hope--fervently do we pray--that this mighty scourge of warmay speedily pass away. yet，if god wills that it continue，until all the wealth piled by the bond-mans two hundred andfifty years of uequited toil shall be sunk，and until every dropof blood drawn with the lash，shall be paid by another drawn with the sword，as was said three thousand years ago，sostill it must be said the judgments of the lord，are true and righteous altogetherwith malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right，as god gives us to see the right，let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nations wounds; tocare for him who shall have borne the battle，and for his widow，and his orphan--to do all which may achieve andcherish a just and lasting peace，among ourselves，and withall nations.最后两段译文：(交战)每一方都在寻求一个快速的、不伤根本的胜利。
林肯就职演讲稿中英版
Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaNovember 19, 1863Fourscore and seven years ago,our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation,conceived and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are egaged in a great civil war,testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and dedicated can long endure.We are met on the battelfield of that war.We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final-resting place for those who gave their lives that the nation might live.It is altogether and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense,we can not dedicate,we can not consecrate,we can not hallow this ground.The brave men,living and dead,have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract.The world will little note what we say here,but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us,the living,rather to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us,that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion,that the nation shall have a new birth of freedom,that the goverment of the people by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.主讲：亚伯拉罕·林肯时间：1863年11月19日地点：美国，宾夕法尼亚，葛底斯堡八十七年前，我们先辈在这个大陆上创立了一个新国家，它孕育于自由之中，奉行一切人生来平等的原则。
林肯总统在盖茨堡演说讲词中英对照版
林肯总统在盖茨堡演说讲词中英对照版第一篇：林肯总统在盖茨堡演说讲词中英对照版林肯總統在蓋茨堡演說講詞的中英對照版本文為林肯總統在蓋茨堡(Gettysburg)所作的一場演說講詞，全文僅272字、10句話、不到2分鐘，卻是美國史上最偉大的演說之一，那也曾被我國選為高中職英文課本教材，許多人應都背誦過。
同學可按此超連結播放講詞錄音，一邊聽一邊閱讀底下文字，將可有另一番領會，最好可一起唸出來，如此可幫助學習。
這個講詞架構完整、文字優美、理念深遠，推薦給同學細細品味文字背後所傳遞的高雅價值。
The Gettysburg AddressFour score and seven years1 ago our fathers brought forth2 on this continent, a new nation, conceived3 in liberty, and dedicated4to the proposition5 that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged6 in a great civil war7, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.We are met on a great battle-field of that war.We have come to dedicate a portion8 of that field9, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives10 that that nation might live.11 It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate--we can not consecrate12--we can not hallow13--this ground.The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.14 The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us--that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause15 forwhich they gave the last full measure16 of devotion--that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain--that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall notperish17 from the earth.蓋茨堡演講詞八十七年前，我們的祖先在這片大陸上建立了一個新的國家，它孕育於自由，並且獻身給一種理念，即所有人都是生來平等的。
林肯解放黑人奴隶宣言(中英文对照)
林肯：解放黑人奴隶宣言THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION:By the President of the United States of America:1862年9月22日，一个瘦弱而伟大的总统用颤抖的双手签署了这份宣言，他知道虽然该宣言会激起奴隶主们的反抗，可能会造成国家南北的分裂。
但为了结束一个资本主义与奴隶制并存的畸形社会，他用颤抖的双手签了，虽然此后他的担心成真了，而且自己还被同情奴隶制的蒲斯刺杀了。
但统一后的美利坚合众国在通往现代化的道路上一路狂飙，创造了无数现代文明，引领了整个20世纪。
这个丑陋而羸弱的总统也成就了美国历史上最伟大的总统。
THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION:By the President of the United States of America:A PROCLAMATIONWhereas on the 22nd day of September, A.D. 1862, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit:"That on the 1st day of January, A.D. 1863, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom."That the executive will on the 1st day of January aforesaid, by proclamation, designate the States and parts of States, ifany, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State or the people thereof shall on that day be in good faith represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such States shall have participated shall, in the absence of strong countervailing testimony, be deemed conclusive evidence that such State and the people thereof are not then in rebellion against the United States."Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-In-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for supressing said rebellion, do, on this 1st day of January, A.D. 1863, and in accordance with my purpose so to do, publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days from the first day above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof, respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States the following, to wit:Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana (except the parishes of St. Bernard,Palquemines, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James, Ascension, Assumption, Terrebone, Lafourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the city of New Orleans), Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia (except the forty-eight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkeley, Accomac, Morthhampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Anne, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth), and which excepted parts are for the present left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued.And by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States and parts of States are, and henceforward shall be, free; and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons. And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all case when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service ofthe United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.On Jan. 1, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared free all slaves residing in territory in rebellion against the federal government. This Emancipation Proclamation actually freed few people. It did not apply to slaves in border states fighting on the Union side; nor did it affect slaves in southern areas already under Union control. Naturally, the states in rebellion did not act on Lincoln‘s order. But the proclamation did show Americans--and the world--that the civil war was now being fought to end slavery.Lincoln had been reluctant to come to this position. A believer in white supremacy, he initially viewed the war only in terms of preserving the Union. As pressure for abolition mounted in Congress and the country, however, Lincoln became more sympathetic to the idea. On Sept. 22, 1862, he issued a preliminary proclamation announcing that emancipation would become effective on Jan. 1, 1863, in those states still inrebellion. Although the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery in America--this was achieved by the passage of the 13TH Amendment to the Constitution on Dec. 18, 1865--it did make that accomplishment a basic war goal and a virtual certainty. DOUGLAS T. MILLERBibliography: Commager, Henry Steele, The Great Proclamation (1960); Donovan, Frank, Mr. Lincoln‘s Proclamation (1964); Franklin, John Hope, ed., The Emancipation Proclamation (1964). 1862年9月22日，合众国总统曾发出一道宣言，其内容如下：“1863年元月1日起，凡在当地人民尚在反抗合众国的任何一州之内，或一州的指明地区之内，为人占有而做奴隶的人们都应在那时及以后永远获得自由；公众国政府行政部门，包括海陆军当局，将承认并保障这些人的自由，当他们或他们之中的任何人为自己的自由而作任何努力时，不作任何压制他们的行为。
林肯事迹英语作文
林肯事迹英语作文Abraham Lincoln, a name synonymous with strength, courage, and resilience, stands tall in the annals of American history. Born into poverty in a log cabin in Kentucky, Lincoln's journey to the White House was anything but conventional. His rise to power was a testament to his unwavering determination, unyielding spirit, and unshakeable faith in the principles of equality and freedom. Lincoln's early life was marked by hardships and challenges. His family moved frequently, seeking better opportunities, but often settling in remote and underdeveloped areas. Despite these difficulties, Lincoln persevered, educating himself through voracious reading and self-study. His love for books and learning would later serve him well as a lawyer and a statesman.Lincoln's political career began humbly, with his election to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1834. His political acumen and strong moral character soon propelled him to higher offices, including two terms as the President of the United States. During his presidency,Lincoln faced the greatest crisis in American history - the Civil War.The Civil War was a test of Lincoln's leadership and resolve. On one hand, he faced the daunting task of preserving the Union; on the other, he had to reconcile with the deep-seated divides within the nation. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863, marked a turning point in the war. It declared the freedom of enslaved people in the Confederacy, a momentous decision that not only strengthened the Union's moral cause but also provided a critical boost to the Union army.Lincoln's leadership during the war was marked by his steadfast commitment to the principles of democracy and equality. He refused to compromise on these issues, even in the face of immense pressure and opposition. His famous Gettysburg Address, delivered in November 1863, summarized his vision for a nation dedicated to "the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."Lincoln's presidency was also marked by his remarkable statesmanship. He导航ed the nation through a period of intense political and social upheaval, while maintaining asense of dignity and respect for all. His willingness to reconcile with former enemies and his commitment to healing the nation's wounds after the war were traits that have come to define his presidency.Unfortunately, Lincoln's life was cut short by an assassin's bullet on April 14, 1865. His passing marked the end of an era and left a void that could never be filled. However, his legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of Americans, who continue to draw inspiration from his life and leadership.Abraham Lincoln's story is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of determination, faith, and unwavering commitment to principles. His life was a testament to the idea that anyone, regardless of their humble beginnings, can rise to great heights if they are willing to persevere and fight for what they believe in. Lincoln's legacy will forever be a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.**林肯的遗产：从卑微起点到伟大的英勇之旅**亚伯拉罕·林肯，这个名字是美国历史上坚韧、勇敢和不屈不挠的同义词。
林肯3分钟演讲稿中英文版
林肯3分钟演讲稿中英文版亚伯拉罕·林肯(1809年2月12日-1865年4月15日)，美国政治家、思想家，黑人奴隶制的废除者。
第16任美国总统，其任总统期间，美国爆发内战，史称南北战争，林肯坚决反对国家分裂。
他废除了叛乱各州的奴隶制度，颁布了《宅地法》、《解放黑人奴隶宣言》。
林肯击败了南方分离势力，维护了美利坚联邦及其领土上不分人种、人人生而平等的权利。
内战结束后不久，林肯遇刺身亡，是第一个遭遇刺杀的美国总统，也是首位共和党籍总统，曾位列最伟大总统排名第一位。
也是美国最有作为的总统之一(其他3位为乔治·华盛顿、富兰克林·罗斯福、托马斯·杰斐逊)。
以下是店铺整理了林肯3分钟演讲稿中英文版，供你参考。
林肯3分钟演讲稿英文版：Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived inLiberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and sodedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The bravemen, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far sonobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.林肯3分钟演讲稿中文版：八十七年前吾辈先祖于这大陆上，创建一个新的国度，乃孕育于自由，且致力于凡人“皆生而平等”此信念。
林肯gettysburg演讲稿中英文版
林肯gettysburg演讲稿中英文版1860年11月，林肯当选总统，共和党首次执政。
林肯的当选对南方种植园主的利益构成严重威胁，南方种植园奴隶主为制造分裂，发动了叛变，南方11个州先后退出联邦，宣布成立“美利坚联盟国”，并制订了新的宪法，选举新总统。
以下是店铺整理了林肯gettysburg 演讲稿，供你参考。
林肯gettysburg演讲稿英文版如下：Four score and seven years ago,our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation,conceived and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are egaged in a great civil war,testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and dedicated can long endure.We are met on the battelfield of that war.We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final-resting place for those who gave their lives that the nation might live.It is altogether and proper that we should do this.But, in a larger sense,we can not dedicate,we can not consecrate,we can not hallow this ground.The brave men,living and dead,have consecrated it far above our power to add or detract.The world will little note what we say here,but it can never forget what they did here.It is for us,the living,rather to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us,that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion,that the nation shall have a new birth of freedom,that the goverment of the people by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth.林肯gettysburg演讲稿中文版全文如下：八十七年前，我们先辈在这个大陆上创立了一个新国家，它孕育于自由之中，奉行一切人生来平等的原则。
The self-made man
However personal struggle is usually somewhat influenced by political, economic and social background and situation, Americans have great admiration for the self-made man ,who with neither money nor family influence, fights his way to the top of society . such as Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama.
在印度， 在印度，这些贱民的后代永远都 是贱民，从出生的那一刻起， 是贱民，从出生的那一刻起，就已 经注定了低人一等的地位。 经注定了低人一等的地位。 贱民只能居住村外， 贱民只能居住村外，不可与婆罗 门接触， 门接触，只能从事被认为是最低贱 的职业，如抬死尸、清除粪便、 的职业，如抬死尸、清除粪便、打 扫房间等。 扫房间等。 在这样残酷的等级制度下，他们 在这样残酷的等级制度下， 成为政府要员或者大人物是十分困 难的。 难的。
现任总统奥巴马出生 于夏威夷。 于夏威夷。父亲是肯 尼亚一名黑人经济学 家，母亲是美国一名 白人女教师。他是美 白人女教师。 国历史上第一位具有 黑人血统的总统。 黑人血统的总统。老 奥巴马出生在肯尼亚 西部一个贫穷的小村 庄，奥巴马的祖母和 许多亲戚如今仍住在 那个的小村庄。 那个的小村庄。
In the USA a man can move from the bottom of the society to the top by his own efforts rather than by birth or related to family or a group of relatives. Every cowboy can dream of becoming a great man . No class system as an obstacle will stop him from becoming somebody in industry, government, or any other profession .
英文介绍林肯带翻译
英文介绍林肯带翻译Lincoln: A Brief Introduction。
林肯，简介。
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is widely regarded as one of America's greatest heroes due to his role as leader during the Civil War and his efforts to end slavery. In this article, we will provide a brief introduction to Lincoln's life and legacy.亚伯拉罕·林肯是美国第16任总统，任期从1861年3月到他在1865年4月遇刺身亡。
由于他在内战期间的领导作用以及结束奴隶制的努力，他被广泛认为是美国最伟大的英雄之一。
在本文中，我们将简要介绍林肯的生平和遗产。
Early Life and Career。
早年生活和事业。
Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabinin Hodgenville, Kentucky. His family moved to Indiana when he was seven years old, and he grew up in a poor family on the frontier. Despite his lack of formal education, Lincoln was an avid reader and self-taught lawyer. He served in the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives before being elected president in 1860.林肯于1809年2月12日出生在肯塔基州霍奇斯维尔的一间小木屋里。
林肯的传记英文作文
林肯的传记英文作文Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. He grew up in a poor family and had to work hard from a young age. He only had a little formal education, but he loved reading and learning on his own.As a young man, Lincoln moved to Illinois and worked various jobs, including as a store clerk and a surveyor. He also served in the Illinois state legislature and later in the U.S. House of Representatives.Lincoln is best known for being the 16th President of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be set free.Lincoln was a great speaker and is remembered for his powerful speeches, including the Gettysburg Address. He was also known for his honesty, integrity, and compassion.Unfortunately, Lincoln's life was cut short when he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. His death was a great loss to the nation.Despite his humble beginnings, Lincoln rose to become one of the most respected and admired leaders in American history. His legacy lives on, and he continues to inspire people around the world.。
林肯传记英文作文
林肯传记英文作文Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Kentucky. He grew up in a poor family and had to work hard to support himself. He had little formal education, but he loved to read and learn. He became a lawyer and later entered politics.Lincoln was known for his honesty and integrity. He was also a great speaker and had a way with words. He became the 16th President of the United States in 1861, at a time when the country was deeply divided over the issue of slavery.During his presidency, Lincoln led the country through the Civil War. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in the Confederate states were to be set free. This was a major turning point in the war and in the history of the United States.Lincoln was re-elected in 1864, but he did not live tosee the end of the war. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, just days after the Confederate surrender. His death was a great loss to the nation, but his legacy lived on.Lincoln is remembered as one of the greatest presidents in American history. He is admired for his leadership during a difficult time, his commitment to equality and justice, and his enduring impact on the nation. His words and deeds continue to inspire people around the world.。
林肯人物传记英语作文
林肯人物传记英语作文English Answer:Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and respected figures in American history. Born in a humble log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln's early life was marked by poverty and limited opportunities. However, through unwavering determination and self-education, herose to prominence as a lawyer and politician.Lincoln's presidency was defined by the American Civil War, a conflict that threatened to tear the nation apart.As the leader of the Union, Lincoln guided the country through four bloody years of war, culminating in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union. His famous Gettysburg Address, delivered in 1863, is considered a masterpiece of American oratory and a testament to his unwavering belief in the principles of liberty and equality.Beyond his accomplishments during the Civil War, Lincoln is also remembered as a compassionate leader who sought to heal the nation's wounds. His policies, such as the Reconstruction Act and the Freedman's Bureau, aimed to promote racial equality and provide support to newly freed slaves.Lincoln's assassination in 1865 by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth cut short a promising presidency and left a profound impact on the nation. He is remembered not only for his leadership during a tumultuous period in American history but also for his enduring legacy as a champion of democracy, equality, and the American spirit.中文回答：亚伯拉罕·林肯，美国第16任总统，被广泛认为是美国历史上最有影响力和最受尊敬的人物之一。
林肯生平英文作文
林肯生平英文作文Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabinin Kentucky. His childhood was tough, filled with poverty and hard work. He grew up in a small farming community, where life was simple and resources were scarce. Despite the challenges, Lincoln developed a strong work ethic and a deep sense of empathy for others.As a young man, Lincoln moved to Illinois and began his career as a lawyer. He quickly gained a reputation for his honesty and integrity, which earned him the nickname "Honest Abe." People admired his ability to connect with others and his skill in resolving conflicts. Lincoln's humble background and down-to-earth demeanor made him relatable to people from all walks of life.In 1860, Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States. His presidency was marked by one of the most challenging periods in American history the Civil War. Lincoln faced the daunting task of preserving the Union andabolishing slavery. He believed in the fundamental equality of all people and fought tirelessly to ensure that every American had the right to freedom and justice.Throughout his presidency, Lincoln faced opposition and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. However, he remained steadfast in his convictions and never wavered in his commitment to the principles of democracy. His famous Gettysburg Address, delivered in 1863, eloquently expressed his belief in the importance of preserving the Union and honoring the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom.Tragically, Lincoln's life was cut short when he was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just days after the end of the Civil War. His death was a devastating loss for the nation, but his legacy lived on. Lincoln's leadership during a time of great turmoil and his unwavering dedication to the principles of equality and justice continue to inspire people around the world.In conclusion, Lincoln's life was a testament to thepower of perseverance and the importance of staying true to one's principles. From his humble beginnings to his presidency, he demonstrated the qualities of honesty, empathy, and unwavering commitment. Despite facing immense challenges, Lincoln's legacy as a great leader and champion of equality remains an inspiration to this day.。
林肯传记作文英文
林肯传记作文英文英文：I have always been fascinated by the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. He was a man of great integrity and courage, who led the country through one of its most difficult times, the Civil War. His leadership and vision helped to end slavery and preserve the Union.One of the things that I admire most about Lincoln is his ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. He was a master of the spoken word and used his gift to inspire and unite the country during a time of great division. His speeches, such as the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address, continue to be studied and admired today.Another aspect of Lincoln's life that I find inspiring is his perseverance in the face of adversity. He facednumerous setbacks and failures throughout his life, but he never gave up. He continued to work hard and pursue his goals, even when the odds were against him. This is exemplified by his journey from a poor, self-educated boyto one of the most respected and admired leaders in American history.Overall, Lincoln's life and legacy serve as a reminderof the power of leadership, communication, and perseverance. His example continues to inspire generations of Americansto strive for greatness and make a positive impact in the world.中文：我一直被美国第16任总统亚伯拉罕·林肯的生平所吸引。
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我爷爷亡故时，我父亲刚满六岁，他到成年一直没受过什么教育。我七岁那年，父亲从肯塔基州迁移到了印第安纳州。我们到达新居大约是印第安纳州加入联邦的时候，那里的新居位于一片荒野地带，森林中有许多野熊和其他野兽。我就是在那里长大成人的。当地有几个所谓的学校，只要会“读、写、算”就有资格做个教师。假如有个据说是懂得拉丁文的异乡人碰巧暂时与我们为邻，那么他便会被乡邻们看作是个奇才。那里绝没有任何东西可以激起人们要去受教育的强烈愿望。
本人于1809年2月12日生于肯塔基州的哈丁县。我父母均生于弗吉尼亚州，并非显赫的家庭——二等家庭，或许我该这么说才对。在我十岁那年，母亲就病故了，她的娘家姓汉克斯，娘家人中如今一些人定居在亚当斯县，另一些人则安居在伊利诺斯州的梅肯县。我的祖父亚伯拉罕·林肯约莫在1781年或是1782年从弗吉尼亚州迁移至肯塔基州，一两年之后，他死于印第安人之手，不是在捕杀中，而是在森林中开荒时遭到了暗算。
If any personal description of me is thought desirable, it may be said that I am nearly six feet four inches in height; lean in flesh, weighing one hundred and eighty pounds on the average, I have a dark complexion, with coarse black hair and gray eyes. I have no other marks or brands.
I was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families--second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was from a family named Hanks, some of whom now reside in Adams County, and others in Macon County, Illinois. My paternal grandfather, Abraham Lincoln, emigrated, about 1781 or 1782, from Virginia to Kentucky, where he was killed by the Indians a year or two later, not in battle, but when he was laboring to open a farm in the forest.
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自然，我成年后知识极其贫乏。不过，我还是可以读、写、算，但仅此而已。我后来再没上过学堂。在这点教育的根底上，我至今所具有的浅薄知识都是迫于需要的压力而渐渐积累起来的。
我从小就开始干农活，一直干到了22岁。21岁那年，我来到了伊利诺斯州，我在伊利诺斯的纽塞勒姆居留了一年，在一家商铺里当伙计。后来黑鹰战争爆发，我被选作志愿兵的队长，这次的成功带给我的快乐胜过了我此后所取得的任何成就带给我的快乐。同年(1832)我参加了竞选活动，竞选州议员，但落败了——这是我平生仅有的一次被人民排斥。在第二次以及随后三次的每两年一届的竞选之中，我均当选为州议员；后来我不再做候选人。在担任州议员期间，我研修法律，到斯普林菲尔德从事律师职业。1846年，我当选为众议院议员。届满后我没有寻求连选连任。从1849年至1854年，我更加专心地从事律师业务。密苏里妥协案的撤销重新唤起了我对政治的热情。我自那之后的经历已为人熟知了。
My father, at the death of his father, was six years old, and he grew up literally without education. He moved from Kentucky to Indiana when I was seven. We reached our new home about the time the state came into the Union. It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. I grew up there. There were so-called schools, but no other qualification was ever required of a teacher beyond “reading, writing and adding.” If a stranger supposed to understand Latin happened to reside for a time in the neighborhood, he was looked on as a wizard. There was absolutely nothing to excite ambition for education. Of course, when I came of age, I did not know much. Still, somehow, I could read, write, and add, but that was all. The little advance I have now made upon this store of education, I have picked up under the pressure of necessity.
如果认为有必要对我的相貌作一番描述的话，不妨这么说好啦：我身高差不多有六英尺四英寸，体态削瘦，体重平常为180磅，肤色浅黑，头发又粗又黑，眼睛灰色，浑身无任何其他疤痕或烙印。