Politics & Government

Lincoln's State of the Union on Slavery's End

In his second State of the Union Address, President Abraham Lincoln emphasized the importance of ending slavery, reinforcing the principles laid out in the Emancipation Proclamation issued ten weeks prior. Lincoln articulated that the nation was engaged in a profound moral struggle, and he called upon the American people to support the fight for freedom. This address specifically aimed to unify the public behind the Union's war efforts and further solidify his administration's commitment to abolition.

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