Leff examines the dimensions of temporality in Lincoin's Second Inaugural speech, while also pointing out the similarities between other speeches he delivered. Leff analyzes this speech, and concludes that there is a “temporal organization” to his speeches. Leff claims that Lincoln uses language to blend past and present in his speeches, and as a vehicle to support important themes. Leff points out, how Lincoln vaguely directs certain points of his speech to his overall audience. In Lincolns Second Inaugural speech, he addresses certain issues concerning the progress of the war in his past and present presidency. Lincoln uses language that indirectly addresses both parties, the North and the South to make his claims.
