In his First Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln addresses the nation during a time of great turmoil and uncertainty. He begins by acknowledging the deep divisions in the country and the fact that the Union is in danger of dissolution. He then goes on to discuss the importance of the Union and the need to preserve it. He emphasizes the need for compromise and the importance of the rule of law. He also speaks of the need for the nation to come together and to work together to ensure the Union's survival. He ends by calling for peace and unity, and for the nation to move forward together.
By Abraham Lincoln · First published 1861 · Genre: Speech, Historical, Political