Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

Oct 20, 2008 22:16



At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on ( Read more... )

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bronchitikat October 21 2008, 08:58:41 UTC
Sensible man, old Abe!

Interesting to see how many of his points are still relevant to events today, too.

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