Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address / Given November 19, 1863 on the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863, at the battlefield near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA, is one of the most famous speeches by President Abraham Lincoln. This brief yet profound speech articulated the core values of national unity, freedom, and equality. Despite its length of only a few minutes, it has had a lasting impact on American history and culture.
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The Gettysburg Address is a seminal document from the American Civil War that redefined the meaning of the conflict. In this address, Lincoln emphasized the principle that “all men are created equal” and presented the Civil War as a test of this proposition. He called upon the nation to remember the soldiers who gave their lives and to continue the pursuit of freedom and democracy. The speech not only solidified the moral basis for the Union victory but also became a classic text in discussions about democracy and human rights for generations to come.