LINCOLN'S SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS. Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on 4 March 1865. As Lincoln prepared to speak, the Civil War was drawing to a close. Newspapers were filled with reports of the armies of William T. Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant. As late as August 1864, neither Lincoln nor his Republican Party believed he could win reelection. Now Lincoln would be the first president inaugurated for a second term in thirty-two years. The crowd of thirty to forty thousand was greeted by an ongoing rain that produced ten inches of mud in the streets of Washington. Sharpshooters were on the rooftops surrounding the ceremony. Rumors abounded that Confederates might attempt to abduct or…
Could you imagine being the president of the United States during the Civil War? Imagine how hard it would have been to have blood on your hands, because every decision you made, would have still led to war. These were some of the thoughts going through president Lincoln's head as he gave his second inaugural speech. During his address, Lincoln uses syntax, irony, and ethos to express his feelings about the upcoming war.…
Abraham Lincoln's speech addresses the issues of slavery and how the civil war could have been avoided. Lincoln appeals to the American people's sense of jingoism and references the bible to create a common ground for the people to relate with.…
On May 30, 1922, the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated, the world witnessed how $2,000,000 in federal dollars, 38,000 tons of marble, limestone and granite and eight years of American elbow grease, had finally resulted in something truly spectacular, had resulted in a very, very expensive typo.…
The Second Inaugural Speech did read as I would have expected. In comparison to the “Lyceum Address”, the Second Inaugural speech’s tone was realistic and down to earth. He did not hold back or sugar coat the importance of the Civil War. Lincoln openly admits that the state of the Union rested on the outcome of the war and that while hopeful for the future he hesitates in making any predictions. Further in his speech Lincoln tackled the issue of slavery.…
Between the years of 1929 and 1939, many people worldwide was devastated and desperate due to the Great Depression. American citizens often starved with having little to no food in their homes. The Dust Bowl left many with dried-up, withered away crops. The drought affected farmers and their fields greatly. With the stock market crash of 1929, 659 banks closed. Depositors were left with nothing. The financial gains from the previous year were gone. Many suicides were committed; businessmen did not want to live with what lay ahead of them. Due to the Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act, European countries no longer wanted to buy American-made items due to the increased tariffs. This would result in egregious conditions, leaving many Americans hopeless. Soon, the Depression would become worldwide.…
During Lincoln’s second address, people were shocked about how short and concise his speech was. Instead of addressing slavery, states’ rights, and politics, he offered his view on the future of the nation. In his address, Lincoln used rhetorical strategies such as syntax, diction, and pathos to inform his citizens that he has a better vision for the future of the nation.…
discussion. The supreme court would have to neutralize the acts like the NRA and the…
The story is told of a union soldier who during the early days of the Civil War in America was arrested on the charges of desertion.…
In addition, he appeals to the guilt and obloquy felt about the war by the American people, both north and south. In order to do this, Lincoln calls to action those responsible: everyone, even himself; he wants the southerners to willfully renounce slavery because it is wrong according to the will of God saying: “It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces” and with this, he appeals to the consciences of the former southern slave owners, and to show them that banning slavery was right. (44-47). Furthermore, as stated earlier, he uses his position as president to convince the people to strive for this change, but this might also cause a rift between himself and the southerners. In order to remedy this, he references the bible which both the northerners and…
On March 4, 1865, Lincoln presented himself to the public to deliver his speech; days before the Civil War came to the end. Lincoln’s anguish is displayed as he summarized the events that led to the Civil War. Trust was destroyed between the North and South and Lincoln was left with a nation in turmoil fighting over slavery. He reminded the people that they were one nation, not two independent nations warring against each other. He did not want to throw accusations to one side and chose to show the common qualities each side had in each time period. In doing this, he forced the people to widen their mind and consider the other side’s perspective. He did not want the sides to continue fighting and wanted to create a common ground and impacted…
Abraham Lincoln addresses his concern with a captivating use of antithesis where he goes in further detail to what The Civil War was all about. Lincoln declares,"The World will little…
In the "Second Inaugural Address" (1865), Abraham Lincoln contemplates that they, as a United Nation, should reflect on the effects of the Civil War and move towards a better future for this nation. He addresses God and the issue of slavery in order to encourage the Northern and Southern states towards reconciliation. Lincoln tries to reveal his intention by utilizing figurative diction, parallel syntax, and a shifting tone.…
He formed bonds with the soldiers and became friends with everyone he met. During the Civil War, many soldiers died and there were many ups and downs. Lincoln established lasting connections with the troops by visiting the battlefield and hospitals, which also helped bolster morale. Lincoln alps spent time talking with members of the public, taking public opinions. He held public receptions and made a point of shaking people's hand and speaking to each individual. Communicating and being humble is important to being a great leader because it demonstrates recognition and respect for others. Nobody likes being around arrogant people. Kearns Goodwin states that Lincoln had a “remarkable ability to communicate his goals to his countrymen.” He made concepts simple and communicated with an understanding of the concerns of the citizens. When Lincoln was reelected he did not focus on his achievements. Rather, in his second inaugural speech, Lincoln focused on bringing the country together. He demonstrated unity as a character trait which reflected on his actions such as the abolition of slavery and uniting the North and South during…
The Gettysburg Address was the most famous speech given by President Lincoln. It was given after the Civil War almost as a way to restore the nation and honor the fallen soldiers. In the speech Abraham starts off by saying “ Four score and seven years ago” which is significant because that was when the Declaration of Independence was signed and when the colonies gained their freedom from Great Britain. He then goes on to say that the founding fathers built the nation on liberty and equality for all men, but years later they are fighting to see if it's…