What Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Says to America at 250
As the 250th birthday of the United States of America gets closer, we know that a country that has survived rebellion, war, depression, terrorism, cultural upheaval, and its own repeated habit of making a mess of things has much to be grateful for.
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What Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Says to America at 250 Chris Queen | 12:00 PM on June 28, 2026 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite As the 250th birthday of the United States of America gets closer, we know that a country that has survived rebellion, war, depression, terrorism, cultural upheaval, and its own repeated habit of making a mess of things has much to be grateful for. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); That’s why this Independence Day is more than just a birthday party or an occasion for self-congratulation. We should also be looking at what made this country great, including the principles that guided our founding and aided us during our darkest hours.
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