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Which US president espoused the maxim: "The ballot is stronger than the bullet"? (This was part of a longer quote.)

Question #150910. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Apr 07 2024.
Originally posted Apr 07 2024 8:17 PM.

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BigTriviaDawg

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Abraham Lincoln!

"According to Whitney’s version of the speech, Lincoln said: “Do not mistake that the ballot is stronger than the bullet. Therefore let the legions of slavery use bullets; but let us wait patiently till November, and fire ballots at them in return; and by that peaceful policy I believe we shall ultimately win.”

https://www.lincolncottage.org/lincoln-and-elections/

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Apr 07 2024, 8:22 PM

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Which US president espoused the maxim: "The ballot is stronger than the bullet"? (This was part of a longer quote.)

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