The speech was given outside on the steps of the US Capitol. Members of Congress, party officials and hundreds of others were present to hear him in person. The speech was broadcast live throughout the nation and much of the world.
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Lincoln's second inaugural address was created in 1865.
in the Gettysburg Address, saving the union is the purpose of the war
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.
To encourage peace and forgiveness.