How did Lincoln try to make peace?

Abraham Lincoln sought to make peace during the Civil War through various means, emphasizing reconciliation and healing. He promoted the idea of a gentle, inclusive approach to reconstruction, famously advocating for leniency towards the Southern states. His Ten Percent Plan proposed that if 10% of voters in a seceded state pledged loyalty to the Union, they could re-establish their government. Lincoln also expressed a desire to unify the nation, emphasizing that "with malice toward none, with charity for all" in his second inaugural address, signaling his commitment to restoring harmony.