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Reading Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI

Name: Reading Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI
Uploaded: 2020-06-22T00:00:00
Duration: 30 min
Description: Kirk and Tony analyze Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, paying close attention to how Lincoln speaks directly to a broken nation, and how the overall address compared in tone to his First Inaugural Address. How did Lincoln convey his plans for reconciling a war-torn nation?

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Kirk and Tony analyze Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, paying close attention to how Lincoln speaks directly to a broken nation, and how the overall address compared in tone to his First Inaugural Address. How did Lincoln convey his plans for reconciling a war-torn nation?

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Published On	Jun 22, 2020
Duration	30 min
Founding Principle	Civic Virtue, Private Virtue
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	1860s, Civil War
Topic	Civil War, Constitution, Slavery, Equality
Virtues	Humility, Respect, Responsibility, Justice, Self-Governance