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Book 9 || Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln

   Book 9 || Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 9 || Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 9 || Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1861, was a plea for unity as the nation faced the imminent threat of Civil War. At the time of Lincoln’s inauguration, several Southern states had already seceded from the Union, and tensions were running high. In his speech, Lincoln sought to reassure the Southern states that he had no intention of abolishing slavery where it already existed, but he firmly rejected the legality of secession, declaring that the Union must be preserved. Lincoln appealed to the common bonds shared by all Americans, emphasizing the importance of democracy, the rule of law, and the principles upon...

Book 8 || Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln

   Book 8 || Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 8 || Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 8 || Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address by Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1865, during the final days of the American Civil War, is regarded as one of Lincoln’s finest speeches. With the Union on the brink of victory, Lincoln used the address not to celebrate triumph but to reflect on the moral and human cost of the war. He offered a profound meditation on the causes of the conflict, particularly the role of slavery, and called for national healing and reconciliation. "With malice toward none; with charity for all," Lincoln expressed his hope for a just and lasting peace, urging the American people to work together to bind the nation’s ...

Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

   Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most iconic speeches in American history. In just 272 words, President Abraham Lincoln redefined the Civil War as not only a struggle to preserve the Union but also a fight for the principle of human equality. The speech begins with the famous phrase, "Four score and seven years ago," referencing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting the idea that the nation was founded on the proposition that all men are created equal. Lincoln honored the soldiers who had fought and died at Gettysburg...