1. Restoration of the Union: Lincoln emphasized the preservation of the United States as a single, unified nation.
2. Emancipation of Enslaved Individuals: Ending slavery and granting former enslaved individuals freedom and equal rights under the law were paramount for Lincoln.
3. Reintegration of Former Confederates: Lincoln was conciliatory towards defeated Confederates and sought to facilitate their reintegration into the Union without retribution or punishment.
4. Reunification of National Loyalty: Rebuilding a sense of loyalty and common national identity, promoting harmony and reconciliation between those who fought on different sides in the Civil War.