Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
“Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address” is a concise yet profound speech delivered by the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, in 1865. The speech focuses on national unity and reconciliation, expressing hope for peace following the end of the American Civil War.
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Delivered as the Civil War was drawing to a close, Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address not only encapsulates the lessons of the war but also calls upon all Americans to let go of hatred and work together to rebuild the nation. In this address, Lincoln mentions the will of God and suggests that both the North and the South are responsible for slavery. He concludes with the famous phrase “malice toward none, with charity for all,” reflecting his optimism for the future and his unwavering belief in national unity.