First inauguration of Abraham Lincoln - Wikipedia
The first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the 16th president of the United States was held on Thursday, March 7, 1861, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Abraham Lincoln inaugurated | March 4, 1861 | HISTORY
Nov 13, 2009 · Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States on March 4, 1861. In his inauguration speech, Lincoln extended an olive branch to the South, but also made it clear that he...
Lincoln's First Inaugural Address - American Battlefield Trust
It is seventy-two years since the first inauguration of a President under our National Constitution. During that period fifteen different and greatly distinguished citizens have in succession administered the executive branch of the Government.
Abraham Lincoln's First Inauguration
U.S. Capitol on Inauguration Day, 1861 Library of Congress. Abraham Lincoln's First Inauguration Shortly before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1861, a political supporter recalled the turbulent atmosphere of Washington, D.C.
Inauguration of 1861 - White House Historical Association
Dec 22, 2016 · In the midst of an unprecedented sectional crisis, President Abraham Lincoln entered office on March 4, 1861, to assume leadership of an anxious and worried nation.
First Inaugural Address - Abraham Lincoln Online
Today you can see the First Inaugural Address manuscript and the Bible from the inaugural ceremony online or at the American Treasures exhibit, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Lincoln's First Inauguration - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 31, 2021 · Though it seemed that Americans were more divided than ever, Abraham Lincoln’s presidency would be guided by his own words in his first inaugural speech as he aspired for reconciliation between all citizens. Lincoln’s presidency would forever change our nation and the meaning of U.S. citizenship.
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address - Wikipedia
Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address was delivered on Monday, March 4, 1861, as part of his taking of the oath of office for his first term as the sixteenth president of the United States.
Inaugural Address (1861) - Teaching American History
Delivered from the East Portico of the federal Capitol, Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address sought to calm and pacify southerners by convincing them that they had nothing to fear from a Republican administration.
Inauguration, Policy and Cabinet – Abraham Lincoln Historical …
Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16 th President of the United States on March 4, 1861. He was the first president to be born west of the Appalachian Mountains and was 51 years old. First inauguration of President Lincoln. The presidential oath of office was administered by Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the United States.