"Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address" by Abraham Lincoln is a pivotal speech given as the nation stood on the brink of civil war. In this historical document, Lincoln tries to calm a country torn apart by disagreement, stressing how vital it is to keep the Union together and follow the Constitution, while also talking about the hot topic of slavery. He understands why Southern states worry about protecting their rights and property when it comes to slavery, but he makes it clear that he doesn't want to mess with slavery where it already exists and wants to find peaceful solutions instead. Lincoln talks about how the Union is meant to last forever and can't be broken up by states deciding to leave on their own. He asks everyone to be patient and talk things out, reminding them that fighting will only start if someone is aggressive. He wraps up the speech by hoping that Americans can remember what they have in common and choose to make up instead of fighting, asking them to listen to "the better angels of our nature".
Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
By Abraham Lincoln
As a nation hurtles towards war, a newly elected leader pleads for unity, hoping to soothe fears and preserve a fractured country.
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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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