Did Abraham Lincoln Have a Speechwriter? The Untold Story of John Hay

The Gettysburg Address may be the most famous speech in American history—but did Abraham Lincoln have a speechwriter?

In this episode, Jan Cigliano Hartman discusses her new book, John Hay: The Voice Behind the Legendary Oratory of Abraham Lincoln, arguing that Lincoln's trusted private secretary, John Hay, played a much greater role in developing the president's legendary speeches than most Americans realize. Together, we explore Hay's remarkable partnership with Lincoln, the story behind the Gettysburg Address and other iconic speeches, and why one of the most influential figures of the Civil War has largely been forgotten.

LINCOLN'S SPEECHWRITER: JOHN HAY AND THE FRIENDSHIP THAT INSPIRED AMERICAN ELOQUENCE

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Host: Richard Lim