Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

rug

(82,333 posts) Sat Sep 7, 2013, 06:46 PM Sep 2013

2

"Military glory--that attractive rainbow, that rises in showers of blood--that serpent's eye, . . ."

Lincoln's speech on January 12, 1848 responding to the President's arguments regarding a war with Mexico.

http://www.animatedatlas.com/mexwar/lincoln2.html

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"Military glory--that attractive rainbow, that rises in showers of blood--that serpent's eye, . . ." (Original Post) rug Sep 2013 OP

Indeed. n/t 2naSalit Sep 2013 #1

2naSalit

(86,804 posts)

1. Indeed. n/t

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Sep 7, 2013, 08:29 PM

Sep 2013

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»"Military glory--tha...