Rhetorical Analysis Of Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address

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From the period 1861-1865, the Civil War occurred, bringing hope for President Abraham Lincoln to end differences and conflicts between the North and the South and instead bring unity for the nation. Citizens were distraught and wondering what the future was for the nation. President Abraham Lincoln surprised the citizens by giving them hope through his speech regarding the effects of the war and the future of the nation after the war has ended. By using rhetorical strategies such as parallel structure, allusions, and imagery, President Lincoln was able to achieve his final goal of unity for the