"Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address" by Abraham Lincoln is a record of a potent speech given during the Civil War that focuses on slavery, reconciliation, and national unity. The book captures Lincoln's reflections on the war's unforeseen devastation and the troubling nature of seeking divine support within a struggle so deeply connected to the sin of slavery. Lincoln doesn't assign individual blame or superiority to either side; instead, he presents a message of hope and healing. He expresses his desire for Americans to come together with compassion and forgiveness to rebuild what was broken.
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
By Abraham Lincoln
In a nation torn apart by war, a leader seeks to mend the wounds and guide his people toward a future defined by unity and understanding.
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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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