Abraham Lincoln delivered his First Inaugural Address on March 4th, 1861. His address began with Lincoln declaring that he had no previous intentions of slowing, or stopping slavery in the states that had already been determined to be slave states. In fact, he said he only wanted to stop the spread of slavery to new (different), non-slavery states. After that, Lincoln states that he would protect the rights of states, and turn the creating a new sense of patriotism and unity in the United States again. Additionally, he also claims that the purpose of the oath that he had taken to be President was to protect the Constitution, while also making him responsible for law enforcement throughout the Union. Finally, he also proclaims that he will do anything necessary to keep the United States wholesome (as a Union) and to prevent war from breaking out between states. He attempts to prevent Civil war by declaring that if a state secedes, it would be unconstitutional, therefore setting up a deterrent for interstate tensions.
This is a picture of Barack Obama at his inauguration, being sworn into the Presidency.
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