The Purpose Is What Has Endured
“Today we’ve had a national tragedy.” President George W. Bush spoke these words after a horrendous attack on America. As we watched bombs fly into steel and then explode, we waited to hear the advice and comfort our President would give to us. One hundred thirty-seven years ago, President Abraham Lincoln experienced a similar “national tragedy” for a duration of four years. Lincoln’s second inaugural address had to provide the United States of America with similar advice and comfort near the end of a civil war. After four years of this gory civil war, Lincoln was re-elected for the presidency of the United States. When he wrote his speech, Lincoln must have though about the past four years. The southern states had formed the Confederate States of America; a civil war had begun, and the nation had erupted in turmoil. He knew that the North wanted a harsh punishment for the southern stat
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William Seward, American Slavery, White Jr, North Lincolns, United America, George Bush, Confederate America, Proclamation Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, , war lincoln, civil war, national tragedy, advice comfort,
Approximate Word count = 609
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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