John George Nicolay
John George Nicolay
John George Nicolaywas a German-born American biographer, secretary of US President Abraham Lincoln and member of the German branch of the Nicolay family...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth26 February 1832
CountryUnited States of America
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Kentucky was yet a wild, new country. As compared with later periods of emigration, settlement was slow and pioneer life a hard struggle.
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The Whigs, on their part, had held their first national convention in December, 1831, and nominated Henry Clay to dispute the succession.
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It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation.
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The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results.