Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

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On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address. In this address, he talked about the question of reconstruction and what that would mean. He also acknowledged the issue of slavery and how it is the main cause of the war. Towards the end of the speech, he hopes foe the end of the conflict, and hopes that Americans want to strive for a lasting peace. Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural speech is important because it was a last effort to stop the war and find peace to reconstruct the broken country. The tone of this address is serious, optimistic, and determined. This is one of last speeches Lincoln gives before his passing. He determined to support the country in hopes that the war will stop, and both sides will unite