LAD #12

LAD #12-Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

Abraham Lincoln, although it was not known at the time, was about to come into office and make history. His speech informed the American public of his position to try and avoid war between the North and South. He tried to appease both sides in his speech in order to instate peace amongst the two. Lincoln felt that nothing more could neccessarily be done regarding slavery according to the writings of the constitution. He wished to establish a more perfect union and preserve the union and all it stood for. Lincoln was a cautious man and in his inaugural speech, he spoke to merely take charge and be a mediator between the North and South to try and avoid the conflict as best he could or until morally so that one side did not violate anything against the law of the land. The country was not aware that they were in the presence and swearing in one of America's greatest Presidents ever.