7h 16min, mar 4, 1861 y - Lincoln gives his first Inaugral Address
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In his address he explains that he believes secession is against the law therefore it is illegitimate. But, constitutionally he can't do anything to the South before they break a law, but as soon as they do, he believes that his oath means he must fight back.Added to timeline:
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7h 16min, mar 4, 1861 y
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~ 165 years ago