First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861

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In his first inaugural address, President Lincoln reaffirms his desire to preserve the union and not interfere with slavery. Lincoln was president from 1861 until his death after the Civil War in 1865. This text is for 6th-12th grade readers.

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