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Historical Documents
Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, 1865
Allyn Cox
Oil on Canvas
1973-1974 At his inaugural on the steps of the newly enlarged Capitol, Lincoln expressed his hopes for reconstruction of the Union after the Civil War. He urged moderation, humility, and humanity in dealings with the South. Shown in the center of the scene (from left to right) are Vice President Andrew Johnson, President Lincoln, and Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase.
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