The Abraham Lincoln voice project

[Sequoia]

In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the 16th President of the United States, we're asking you to read one of President Lincoln's most famous speeches: the second inaugural address delivered on March 4, 1865.

So channel your inner Abe, fire up your camera, and give us your best delivery of this historic speech.

Your readings will be edited together to recreate Lincoln's address in a video that will be a part of CNN's coverage on February 12. Tune in between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET for "From Lincoln to Obama", hosted by Soledad O'Brien.

http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stories.jspa?topicId=207555

[tigereye]

1. ooh, that's really cool. Maybe I'll tell my son to check it out!

thanks!

[Sequoia]

2. I had to memorize that speech in the 8th grade in order to pass.

So fast forward many years later during an office Christmas party when, in order to get something of your choice from the gift pile, the question to answer was: "Recite the first sentence of the Gettysburg Address." I gave my co-workers two sentences and they were blown away and I got pats on the back and a CD Rack! My boss, from Tiwan, was especially awed.

[Parche]

3. i heard he had a squeeky voice

:hi: