LAD #19: Lincoln's Second Inaugural

In his Second Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln takes about the Civil War that had befallen the Union. He says that neither Unionists nor Secessionists wanted war. There were diplomatic negotiations that could divide the nation with no bloodshed, but extremism from both sides led to the war that eventually was accepted by both sides. But, both factions expected a short, easy war, but quickly realized how long and intense the war turned out to be. Lincoln says that God has his own agenda for the war, implying that he is unsure of how the war would end. The purpose of this speck was to portray America's destiny as one Union. Also, it urged the people of the North to keep fighting so that America remains a coherent Union.