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We Must Not Be Enemies: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address

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Young scholars complete a unit of lessons on the historical context and significance of Lincoln's inaugural address. They analyze archival documents, campaign posters, historical photographs, and primary source documents, and listen to songs from that time.

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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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