Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln
Book 4 || Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Book Preview: N/A Author Name: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Book Description: The Gettysburg Address is a brief but monumental speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War. Speaking at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Pennsylvania, Lincoln honored the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the Union. In just 272 words, he redefined the purpose of the war, moving beyond mere preservation of the Union to a struggle for human equality and freedom. He invoked the principles of the Declaration of Independence and concluded with the enduring hope that a government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth forever. Book Link: N/A