Why Lincoln matters
Subtitle: today more than ever
By: Mario M. Cuomo ; Harold Holzer, historical consultant.
Contributors: Holzer, Harold.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Harcourt
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Orlando
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Political and social views; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Influence; United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-; United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-; United States -- Economic conditions -- 2001-; United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-
Description: "Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, returns to Lincoln's speeches and writings to find guidance for today's problems." "He shows how the big issues - equality, the role of government, war and peace, the responsibilities of the fortunate few - resonate in today's political climate as he brings to life the contemporary relevance of Lincoln's message for current hot-button subjects. Cuomo's analysis of Abraham Lincoln will inspire readers to believe that government can still be a force for greater good in American society."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Lincoln as political scripture; title: Lincoln's wisdom for today; title: Today's America : an unfinished work; title: America's global role; title: Toward a better America; title: What would Lincoln say?; title: War; title: Liberties; title: The role of government; title: Opportunity; title: Global interdependence; title: Religion; title: The supreme court; title: Race; title: Abraham Lincoln's 2004 address to Congress.