In his inaugural address, Lincoln promised not to interfere with the institution of slavery where it existed, and pledged to suspend the activities of the federal government temporarily in areas of hostility. However, he also took a firm stance against secession and the seizure of federal property.
During the Civil War, two major speeches stand out: Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" delivered on November 19, 1863, and his Second Inaugural Address on March 4, 1865. The Gettysburg Address emphasized the principles of human equality and the fight for a unified nation, while the Second Inaugural Address reflected on the war's causes, the need for healing, and the importance of reconciliation. Both speeches underscored Lincoln's vision for America and his commitment to preserving the Union.
In 1837 Lincoln took his first public stand on slavery when the Illinois legislature voted to condemn the activities of the abolition societies that wanted an immediate end to slavery by any means.
They thought that Lincoln's stand against it would bring more countries forward to ask for friendship and to become allies
because of antislavery sentiment at home and abroad
One of Abraham Lincoln's most famous speeches is his second inaugural address. Another was, of course, the Gettysburg Address. An earlier speech of note is his House Divided against itself cannot stand.
he did not want slavery to expand but he was okay for it to remain in the states that it was legal.
His political opinion was that he would only stop slavery from spreading, not abolish it. His personal opinion was that slavery should be abolished and there was nothing worse.
His political opinion was that he would only stop slavery from spreading, not abolish it. His personal opinion was that slavery should be abolished and there was nothing worse.
His political opinion was that he would only stop slavery from spreading, not abolish it. His personal opinion was that slavery should be abolished and there was nothing worse.
because of antislavery sentiment at home and abroad
pressuring him to take a stand on slavery
Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address.