Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
A description of the composition of Lincoln's first inaugural address and copies of the manuscript along with Lincoln's notes in the margins. What a resource!
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Abraham Lincoln: Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861
The complete text of Abraham Lincoln's first inaugural address where he attempts to reach out the states that have seceded and assure them that his first priority is preservation of the Union.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Opb American History Interactive: Evaluating Evidence
Use this interactive lesson to practice evaluating evidence from primary sources in order to draw conclusions about a historical event. In this particular case, the event is the Civil War. The challenge is to decide for yourself which of...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: America in 1850: Daniel Webster: Speech to the u.s. Senate, March 7, 1850
Links to Senator Daniel Webster's famous plea, amidst the turmoil of sectional conflict, for national unity and his support of the Compromise of 1850.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Sacred Beliefs
At the beginning of the Civil War people in both the North and the South held firm beliefs about the reasons for the war. Some wanted to preserve the Union, others to end slavery. In the South the question was about states' rights and...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration
Review the events of the day when Abraham Lincoln was sworn into the office as President and read portions of his first inaugural address.