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President Lincoln's 1861 State of the Union Message
President Lincoln addresses Congress outlining foreign policy during the Civil War, calls for defences and fortifications, rail and harbor improvements, and military expansion. He discusses spending, revenue, and the need for a unified national defense, while urging Congress to empower the executive to defend the Union and regulate claims arising from the rebellion.
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