| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EARTH | ". . . the last, best hope of ..." (Lincoln) |
| EARTH | "Freedom is the last, best hope of ...": Abraham Lincoln |
| PLANA | The first thing to try (and hope for the best) |
| ALTON | Site of the last Lincoln-Douglas debate |
| ALTON | Illinois site of the last Lincoln-Douglas debate |
| ALTON | Illinois city, site of the last Lincoln-Douglas debate |
