LAD/Blog #20: Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Address

Lincoln's second Inaugural Address was very concise. From the beginning of his speech, Lincoln talks on how there is little new information to be said. The main topic of his address was slavery, stating that 1/8 of the nation was black slaves and that this lead to the conflict, which abhorred both north and south in terms of lives lost. Lincoln appeals to religion as the address progresses, speaking on how both sides had strong ties to god and that God has a plan for the nation. To conclude his speech, he pledges to finish the war he started, repair the torn nation, and care for soldiers of the war.

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this was similar to Washington's second inaugural address in that they were both delivered in second terms where the future of the nation was uncertain.

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LAD #36: FDR’s Declaration of War

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LAD/Blog #15: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

With another Republican president winning, many Southerners fear that their rights will not be tended to. Lincoln quells these concerns by noting that he is in no position to limit slavery any more than it already has been limited. Lincoln further reassures them by stating that he recognizes the rights of States and that military action would violate said rights. Lincoln continues to reassure those who doubt him by promising to uphold the ideas of the constitution. Lincoln then progresses to the largest topic, national unity. He approaches this by saying that the union outdates the constitution, and therefore is essential. He continues by saying that if one state leaves, America will be damaged. He states that secession is a revolution and will be treated accordingly. Additionally, Lincoln concludes his address by stating that the sections of America should strive to be friends, not enemies. Lincolns first inaugural address Washington's first inaugural address also address...

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