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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:15 PM Jun 2025

On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand."

Abraham Lincoln declared, 165 years ago today, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand." Here are some of his early notes that led to this crucial address:





Mon Jun 17, 2024: On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand."

Fri Jun 16, 2023: On this day, June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand."

From elleng:

Mon Jun 20, 2022: Learn Our History Today: On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave his famous "House Divided"
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On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand." (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2025 OP
That will not be a problem. We're all going to think alike bucolic_frolic Jun 2025 #1
Mark 3:25 KJV - "And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand". That LoisB Jun 2025 #2

LoisB

(11,623 posts)
2. Mark 3:25 KJV - "And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand". That
Tue Jun 17, 2025, 01:58 PM
Jun 2025

comment was not original to Lincoln. I respect the fact that he put it in quotes acknowledging that it was not his original thought yet so many people think it is.

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