Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with or even before the conflict itself should cease."

What theme is presented in this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?

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Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with or even before the conflict itself should cease." 

What theme is presented in this passage from President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?

pooja195 · Answer

what do you think it is? Any ideas?