Abraham Lincoln:

I have no purpose directly or indirectly to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.

— Abraham Lincoln Modern

Preserved the Union, ended slavery

Context

First Inaugural Address

Date / Period

1861

Source

https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.asp

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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