LAD#14- Lincoln's First Inaugural Addresss

Lincoln's First Inaugural Address 1861

In Lincoln's first inaugural address, he starts off saying that he understands that some southerners might be apprehensive about Lincoln coming into the presidency due to the fact that he's a Northerner from Illinois. He addresses the slavery issue saying, "I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so."Lincoln continues his speech by addressing the current issues of that time. He promises the country that he will follow the ways of the Constitution and allow the people their rights. He promises to follow the ways of a true democracy and not hold supreme authority.