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President Lincoln's inaugural address was on March 4, 1860 and March 4, 1864. The inauguration day was changed by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution beginning on January 20, 1933.
Lincoln was elected two times. He gave his first inaugural speech, the first time he was inaugurated in 1861, his second the second time he was inaugurated, for his second term in 1865.
Lincoln's second inaugural address was created in 1865.
during his first inaugural address
The civil war
Donna D. McCreary's book Lincoln's Table states that "Lincoln himself planned the simple menu which was served that afternoon. After lunch, the family went directly to the Executive Mansion." Lincoln's Inaugural Luncheon: Mock Turtle Soup, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Parsley Potatoes, Blackberry Pie, Coffee. The book also states that Lincoln's Inaugural Luncheon was served at the Willard Hotel.