"State of the Union Addresses" by Abraham Lincoln is a compilation of significant speeches given by the President during the Civil War era. These addresses capture Lincoln's thoughts about keeping the country together, how the government should work, and America's place in the world, all while the nation was deeply divided. The speeches start with Lincoln's first annual address from December 3, 1861, where he gives thanks for the good things the country still has, even with the troubles of political disagreement and rebellion. He points out disloyal citizens who want to break apart the Union and stresses how important it is for Americans to stay loyal. When he talks about other countries, Lincoln makes it clear that the nation's strength and ability to survive depend more on its own unity than on what other countries do. He champions building up the military, being smart with money, and making improvements to things like roads and railroads to help the country defend itself, always keeping the focus on saving the Union.
State of the Union Addresses
By Abraham Lincoln
During a time of intense national division, a leader's powerful words sought to bind a fractured nation back together.
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About the AuthorAbraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defending the nation as a constitutional union, defeating the Confederacy, playing a major role in the abolition of slavery, expanding the power of the federal government, and modernizing the U.S. economy.
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