LAD/Blog #20: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address


LAD/Blog #20: Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

Lincoln begins by saying that since this is his second oath of office, there is no need for him to have a long address. He points out that four years later, he doesn’t have much new information to provide, as the public is aware of the progress of the war. He says that neither side of the country wanted the conflict, but because one wanted to stay united and the other wanted to break away, war started. He says slavery caused it, and that when war was upon them, neither side had predicted how difficult it would be. He then says that neither side would have thought slavery (the cause of the war) would end before the war itself. He speaks to God, saying that neither side received all they had wanted (all their prayers granted), but justifies it by saying “the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.” Finally, he ends his speech by saying they should bring the nation back together, and establish lasting peace. 
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 Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
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FDR’s First Inaugural Address (synthesis)
FDR’s First Inaugural Address is similar because it stresses unity and strengthening the country. He took over after the Great Depression, so the country was struggling, like America under Lincoln (due to the Civil War). FDR also makes a religious reference, asking for the “blessing of God.”

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