LAD #16 Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

1. Summarize
Abraham Lincoln opened his speech by saying he will not interfere with the issue of slavery, because he didn't feel he had the right to according to law. He also said that if slaves escaped, they should be returned. He also said that he understood that people wished to amened the constitution and that is was their right to do so. He finally addressed the issue of seceding, were he said the government wont assail you, and if you break away, you will be the aggressors.