Posts tagged 2nd Inaugural

Seeing the 2nd Inaugural

Today's followup post is about my trip last week to the Library of Congress to see Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural on display - a special exhibition that lasted only from March 4th - 7th. It was quite a thrill. I took a brief video to commemorate the event.

Aaron KillianMarch 11, 2015Library of Congress, Capitol Building, Speech, Inaugural Address, 2nd Inaugural, Lincoln, Jefferson Building, Rotunda, Barry Goldwater, Statuary Hall, Aaron Killian, Historic AmericaComment

America's Greatest Speech: Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural

Some might say the Gettysburg Address, but for my money, the 2nd Inaugural Address is not only Lincoln's best speech, but also the greatest American speech ever delivered - and let me tell you why.

Aaron KillianMarch 4, 2015Abraham Lincoln, 2nd Inaugural, Speech, Gettysburg Address, 150th Anniversary, Washington DC, Civil War, Slavery, South, North, Inauguration, United States, America, American HistoryComment