Lincoln stressed repeatedly that the "paramount" reason for the war was to save the Union rather than to take a stand one way or the other on slavery.

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This is a factual statement about Lincoln's position during the Civil War. While he did eventually issue the Emancipation Proclamation and supported efforts to abolish slavery, in public statements he consistently identified preserving the Union as his primary goal.

Lincoln Stressed Repeatedly That the "Paramount" Reason for the War