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What Was The Gettysburg Address All About?

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    The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches ever given in the history of the United States.  The speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln who delivered it during the American Civil War at Gettysburg.  It was given after a military cemetery was dedicated to all of the Union soldiers who died during their encounter with the Confederate army at Gettysburg.  This took place in the year 1863 on the 19th of November.  Although President Lincoln was not the major speaker for the day, he was nevertheless asked to deliver a few words.  In his address, Abraham Lincoln clearly declared that the purpose of the Civil War was to establish the principles of democracy and liberty in the United States.  Although the Gettysburg Address was only two minutes long, it was one of the finest addresses a leader has ever given to his nation in times of war.
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    Mehreen83  

    answered 3 years ago

      It was one of the most quoted speeches ever.
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      Guest  

      answered 7 months ago

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