LAD#19: Lincoln's Second Inaugural Adress

In his second address, Lincoln opened by touching on the fact that neither the North or South desired to go to war. Diplomatic Compromise between the North and South was meant to happen, but this was unsuccessful, and thus a war emerged. War was inevitable and all the people involved hoped that it would end quickly. Although the war originated from several components of sectionalism, he stated that slavery was the main reason. Lincoln finishes the address by regarding the idea of blessing and how it is in God's will. He also states that America should have a lasting peace.