On the recordMarch 3, 1865
Let us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
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presidency.ucsb.eduLet us strive to deserve, as far as mortals may, the continued favor of Almighty God.
Second Inaugural Address
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