On the recordMarch 4, 1861
Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.
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gutenberg.orgAbraham Lincoln: “Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”
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From his first inaugural address, Lincoln appealed to the shared history and affection among Americans, urging them not to let passion destroy their unity.
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