Lyceum Address In Independence Hall Speech Analysis

Abraham Lincoln’s stance on slavery never changed, if anything he became more outspoken against slavery. In his early days, while running for the U.S. Senate, he gave many speeches against rival Stephen A. Douglas where he denounced and lashed out against all forms of slavery. To start of Abraham Lincoln’s evolution of slavery, it began on January 27, 1838, this speech was called Lyceum address. Primarily Lincoln voiced his opinion on his views on various topics, however, a part of his speech talked about slaves momentarily he stated, “Alike, they spring up among the pleasure hunting masters of Southern slaves, and the order loving citizens of the land of steady habits. Whatever, then, their cause may be, it is common to the whole country.

Lincoln made a remarkable statement that showed he cared not only for voters to vote for him, but he honestly wanted show he cared for all and didn’t want to use force when the war did occur. He stated, “It was that which gave promise that in due time the weight would be lifted from the shoulders of all men. This is a sentiment embodied in the Declaration of Independence” (Basler "Address in Independence Hall"). During this speech, Lincoln stated all men not just white men not just black men, but all men should feel a sense of relief. He made it clear he was on everyone’s side to continue down his path he made another speech on August 18, 1864, Lincoln advocated the soldiers that went to war and Lincoln was nervous about the outlook of the war. Therefore, made a significant speech to the soldiers to lift their spirits that we will win and the Union and slavery will be demolished. Lincoln stated, “where every man has a right to be equal with every other man. In this great struggle, this form of Government and every form of human right is endangered if our enemies succeed” (Basler "speeches in Ohio