Lincoln’s second inaugural 160 years ago left us a historic speech and, perhaps, his fingerprints. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness. Subscribe Sign in.

Read Lincoln's second inaugural address. March 4, 1865. Fellow-Countrymen: At this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office there is less occasion for an extended address than ...

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural was also a divisive speech. How could it be any other? The nation was ravaged by much worse than deep political division but by a necessary but bloody Civil War.

When Abraham Lincoln was preparing his speech for his second inaugural in 1865, historians think he cut the sentences and ...

Second Inaugural Address Saturday, March 4, 1865. ... Atlantic articles by Emerson and Frederick Douglass comment on Lincoln's greatest decision, and his greatest legacy.

Lincoln’s second inaugural address is even better known and came as the war he had tried to prevent was winding down. It’s full of soaring phrases: ...

The Lincoln Bible has been used by three presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. 20. Theodore Roosevelt wore one of Abraham Lincoln's rings during his second inauguration in 1905.

The Lincoln Bible has been used by three presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. 20. Theodore Roosevelt wore one of Abraham Lincoln's rings during his second inauguration in 1905.

The Lincoln Bible has been used by three presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. 20. Theodore Roosevelt wore one of Abraham Lincoln's rings during his second inauguration in 1905.

The Lincoln Bible has been used by three presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama and Donald Trump. 20. Theodore Roosevelt wore one of Abraham Lincoln's rings during his second inauguration in 1905.