Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was one of the most famous abolitionists, preachers, and inspirational orators during America's long fight against slavery. He became one of the leading voices of moral reason for the North leading up to and all throughout the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln considered him the most influential man in America. He preached from his famous Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, NY. The church, which is still active till this day, was referred to as the "Grand Central Station" for the Underground Railroad. The church helped usher run away slaves coming from the South through New York and heading up to Canada. Beecher became popular for his love of America's freedom, liberty and democracy. He became a member and supporter of the Republican Party, helping establish its original party tenets and was one of the most effective supporters of Lincoln's presidential campaign. Below is an excerpt from one of Beec...
Stories from Brooklyn's historical Plymouth Church and Henry Ward Beecher, America's most famous Abolitionist Preacher during the Civil War era.