LAD #12- First Inaugural Address

The First Inaugural Address was presented when Abraham Lincoln was starting his first term as President of the United States. He stated that there was some tension in the Southern states regarding their treatment. He stated that he was not going to address the issue of slavery, for he felt that he did not have the right to do so. He said that the people voted for him because they knew that he did not hold a stand against slavery, and he felt that he had to carry out this promise. He also said that there was controversy over the service and labor. He also said that when a slave was freed, it did not truly matter whether it was the responsibility of the state or federal government, because what has to be done will be done. There need not to be violence to solve this problem, Secession represents monarchy, and should not be considered. He wanted to preserve the union at all costs, and he would do anything in his power to keep this. There is also no rush to make rash decisions, He said that they are now enemies, and the Union should consolidate.