Did Abraham Lincoln keep all of his promises?

If so, he would be the first politician in US history to manage it. He seems to have made a good solid effort to keep his promises; and to limit his promises to things he actually intended to do. read more

Two promises that Lincoln made in his first inaugural address were that he promised that he would not press the south, and that he would not abandon the government's property there. read more

Best Answer: Yes he did. He promised to free the slaves. He did. He promised he'd bring the country together after the war. He did. read more

Yet Lincoln, in his inaugural address, had promised that the Union would not give up control of federal territory, such as Fort Sumter. The fort was resupplied, and Lincoln refused to evacuate it. The Confederates attacked the fort on April 12, 1861. read more