The document provides background information on the events leading up to and following the American Civil War, including the rise of slavery as a divisive issue, Lincoln's views against the expansion of slavery, the secession of Southern states and formation of the Confederacy, and key battles of the Civil War. It also describes Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in 1863, where he framed the war as a struggle to determine whether the nation "conceived in Liberty" could long endure and called for a renewed dedication to the principles of equality and democracy.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. In just 272 words, Lincoln framed the Civil War as a struggle not merely to preserve the Union but to uphold the principles of equality and democracy upon which it was founded. He pays tribute to the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg and casts their sacrifices as necessary to ensure that the nation, as dedicated to liberty and equality, will endure. Lincoln concludes by dedicating those in attendance to continuing the fight to establish a new birth of freedom for the United States.
Abraham Lincoln And The Gettysburg Addressmicdshistory
Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863. In just over two minutes, Lincoln redefined the nation's founding, tracing it back to the principles of equality in the Declaration of Independence rather than the signing of the Constitution. Lincoln reminded Americans that the nation was dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Though not the main speaker, the Gettysburg Address had a profound impact in reframing the goals of the Civil War and calling Americans to continue fighting to uphold the principles of liberty and equality for all.
The document provides an overview of key events, people, and dates of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It summarizes that Abraham Lincoln was president of the Union and Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederacy. Major figures included Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Important battles included Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865, marking the end of the Civil War.
The document provides background information on Abraham Lincoln and key events during his presidency from 1861 to 1865. It summarizes Lincoln's stance on slavery and the expansion of slavery being prohibited, the Southern states seceding from the Union after Lincoln's election, and the Civil War beginning as the South fought to defend slavery and secede from the United States. Major battles of the Civil War are briefly outlined, as well as Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address.
The document provides background information on Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. It discusses that Lincoln delivered the address at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery in 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War, resulting in over 50,000 casualties. Through the address, Lincoln sought to unite the nation and rally support for the Union cause during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address on March 4, 1865, less than a month before his assassination. In the address, Lincoln suggested that the Civil War was God's punishment for slavery and called for national reconciliation and healing. He used many biblical references and expressed his vision that reconstruction and reunification of the states was critical after the intense divisions of the war. Lincoln's deep Christian faith is evident throughout the address.
The Civil War began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina on April 15, 1861. This marked the start of four bloody years of conflict between the Union and Confederate states over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Some of the major battles and events that took place include the battles of Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg in 1862-1863, which resulted in massive casualties but key Union victories. In 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, shifting the war's focus to emancipation. As the war dragged on, Lincoln and the Union adopted a "hard war" strategy of increasing pressure on the Confederacy. The war finally concluded in April 1865 with
The document provides brief biographies of several important figures from the period leading up to and during the American Civil War. It describes key statesmen and politicians like John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay who attempted to negotiate compromises over the issue of slavery. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and John Brown who fought against the expansion of slavery are also mentioned. Several pivotal court cases, battles, campaigns, and leaders from both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War are summarized as well.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. In just 272 words, Lincoln framed the Civil War as a struggle not merely to preserve the Union but to uphold the principles of equality and democracy upon which it was founded. He pays tribute to the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg and casts their sacrifices as necessary to ensure that the nation, as dedicated to liberty and equality, will endure. Lincoln concludes by dedicating those in attendance to continuing the fight to establish a new birth of freedom for the United States.
Abraham Lincoln And The Gettysburg Addressmicdshistory
Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863. In just over two minutes, Lincoln redefined the nation's founding, tracing it back to the principles of equality in the Declaration of Independence rather than the signing of the Constitution. Lincoln reminded Americans that the nation was dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Though not the main speaker, the Gettysburg Address had a profound impact in reframing the goals of the Civil War and calling Americans to continue fighting to uphold the principles of liberty and equality for all.
The document provides an overview of key events, people, and dates of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. It summarizes that Abraham Lincoln was president of the Union and Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederacy. Major figures included Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Important battles included Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Gettysburg, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865, marking the end of the Civil War.
The document provides background information on Abraham Lincoln and key events during his presidency from 1861 to 1865. It summarizes Lincoln's stance on slavery and the expansion of slavery being prohibited, the Southern states seceding from the Union after Lincoln's election, and the Civil War beginning as the South fought to defend slavery and secede from the United States. Major battles of the Civil War are briefly outlined, as well as Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address.
The document provides background information on Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address. It discusses that Lincoln delivered the address at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery in 1863. The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War, resulting in over 50,000 casualties. Through the address, Lincoln sought to unite the nation and rally support for the Union cause during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address on March 4, 1865, less than a month before his assassination. In the address, Lincoln suggested that the Civil War was God's punishment for slavery and called for national reconciliation and healing. He used many biblical references and expressed his vision that reconstruction and reunification of the states was critical after the intense divisions of the war. Lincoln's deep Christian faith is evident throughout the address.
The Civil War began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina on April 15, 1861. This marked the start of four bloody years of conflict between the Union and Confederate states over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Some of the major battles and events that took place include the battles of Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg in 1862-1863, which resulted in massive casualties but key Union victories. In 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, shifting the war's focus to emancipation. As the war dragged on, Lincoln and the Union adopted a "hard war" strategy of increasing pressure on the Confederacy. The war finally concluded in April 1865 with
The document provides brief biographies of several important figures from the period leading up to and during the American Civil War. It describes key statesmen and politicians like John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Henry Clay who attempted to negotiate compromises over the issue of slavery. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass and John Brown who fought against the expansion of slavery are also mentioned. Several pivotal court cases, battles, campaigns, and leaders from both the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War are summarized as well.
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, including Grant's capture of Vicksburg in July 1863 which split the Confederacy in two, the Union victory at Gettysburg over Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in July 1863, Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah in 1864 destroying Confederate supplies and morale, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War. The war resulted in over 620,000 casualties and transformed the nation by abolishing slavery, strengthening the federal government, and changing the balance of political power.
John F. Kennedy served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He had a distinguished career as a naval officer during World War 2. As president, Kennedy advocated for global freedom and opposed communism during the Cold War. Some of his most notable events included the Cuban Missile Crisis, his iconic "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in Germany, and advancing the U.S. space program which ultimately resulted in the moon landing. However, his presidency and life were cut short after being assassinated in Dallas, Texas at age 46 after just over 1,000 days in office.
This document provides information to help students select a topic for a research project on a person or event from the Civil War era. It instructs students to choose a topic that genuinely interests them, as they will spend a significant amount of time studying it. The document lists numerous potential topics, including important figures from both the Union and Confederacy, to help students identify three topics they are most interested in researching further. Students are then asked to defend their topic choices to their teacher.
The American Civil War divided the country into the Union and the Confederacy. The Confederacy supported slavery and secession from the Union, whose states opposed slavery. Slavery was a key economic institution for the Confederacy but was illegal in Union states. While not all Northerners opposed slavery, President Lincoln and the Union fought to end it, seeing it as morally wrong. The 13th Amendment, passed after the Civil War, formally abolished slavery across the United States.
The Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861. Several other southern states then seceded from the Union. Both sides had advantages and disadvantages in the early war. The Union had more population and industry while the Confederacy had better generals. The first major battle was at Bull Run in July 1861, which showed both sides the war would not be short. Major battles in later years included Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and in 1864, Sherman's March to the Sea and Grant's Overland Campaign inflicted heavy casualties on the Confederacy. The war ended in April 1865 with the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 between the Union Army of the Potomac and Confederate Army of Northern Virginia resulted in the bloodiest single day of fighting in the Civil War. The battle ended in a tactical stalemate but was a strategic victory for the Union as it allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves in Confederate states on January 1, 1863 and changed the war's objectives from preserving the Union to ending slavery.
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War. General Lee's Confederate forces invaded Maryland but were confronted by General McClellan's Union army near Sharpsburg. Over 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured in the day-long battle, which ended in a tactical draw. Though Lee retreated, McClellan failed to pursue aggressively. The battle halted Lee's invasion and provided an opportunity for Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, shifting the purpose of the war to ending slavery.
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, beginning with Lincoln's inaugural address which stated the Union would not attack first in response to southern secession. It then discusses Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, the Wilderness Campaign, Cold Harbor, the fall of Richmond and the Confederacy, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox, concluding with Lincoln's assassination and the ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.
This document provides a timeline of key events and battles of the American Civil War from 1822 to 1865. It includes brief descriptions of important figures from both the Union and Confederate sides such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Harriet Tubman. Major battles are also summarized such as Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox Courthouse, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered, effectively ending the Civil War.
The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history, resulting in over 600,000 casualties. It pitted the Union states against the seceding Confederate states, who fought to preserve slavery and states' rights. Major turning points included the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed slaves in rebelling states, and Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg that year. The war ultimately preserved the Union, led to the abolition of slavery, and established the federal government's supremacy over the states.
The document provides an overview of key people, events, strategies, and turning points of the American Civil War between 1861-1865. It discusses Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as the leaders of the Union and Confederacy. Major battles included Fort Sumter in 1861, Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg in 1863, Vicksburg in 1863, and Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864-1865. The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 turned the war into a fight against slavery. Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 marked the end of major fighting in the Civil War.
The Civil War was fought between the Northern and Southern states from 1861 to 1865 over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Some key events leading up to the war included the Compromise of 1850, the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott decision, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, and the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 which caused several Southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The North and South had differing advantages during the war, with the North having more resources and industry while the South fought on their home territory. Major battles and campaigns included Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to
The document provides biographical information on 20 important figures from the American Civil War era, including presidents, generals, politicians, and activists from both the Union and Confederacy. Key figures discussed include Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as presidents during the war, generals Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and William Tecumseh Sherman, and abolitionists John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Thaddeus Stevens. The document provides brief summaries of each individual's roles and contributions during the Civil War period.
The document provides biographical information on key figures of the American Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Stonewall Jackson. It notes that Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address, while Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederate States. The document also gives military roles and positions of Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War.
Ulysses S. Grant took over as the Union commander in March 1864 and implemented a dual strategy - William Tecumseh Sherman would attack the Deep South while Grant engaged Robert E. Lee in Virginia. This led to several inconclusive battles including the Wilderness and Spotsylvania as Grant tried to flank Lee to take Richmond. Meanwhile, Sherman captured Atlanta after months of maneuvering against Joseph Johnston and John Bell Hood, and then marched to the sea, destroying infrastructure. The fighting in Virginia became entrenched around Petersburg as Grant laid siege from June 1864.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and most important figure of the Civil War as the leader of the Union. He put Ulysses S. Grant in charge of the northern armies and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate states. Jefferson Davis led the Confederacy as its president but made poor leadership decisions. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the war after being trapped at Appomattox Court House while fighting brilliantly for the Confederacy. Ulysses S. Grant rose through the ranks to become the Union's most successful general, cornering Lee and winning the war. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the Confederacy's most dependable generals but his death was a major blow
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 saw heavy losses for both the Union and Confederate armies. General Robert E. Lee's plans were found by Union General McClellan, giving the Union forces an advantage. Though a tactical victory for the Union, both sides suffered over 10,000 casualties each in the single bloodiest day of the war. Following the battle, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate states in order to preserve the Union.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War. In 1863, he delivered the Gettysburg Address to dedicate a cemetery for Union soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. In the short speech, Lincoln emphasized the founding principles of equality and democracy, calling for a "new birth of freedom" to establish a nation where all people are truly equal. He framed the sacrifices of the Civil War as necessary to preserve the Union and the ideals upon which it was founded. The address remains one of the most famous speeches in American history for its concise yet powerful message of national unity and perseverance of democratic ideals.
The document discusses 10 things not to do in Powerpoint presentations. It provides the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The 10 tips include: don't use text-heavy title slides, don't overuse italics or bullets, don't use confusing clipart or busy/neon backgrounds, don't use small font sizes, and don't overload charts with information. It also advises against using the Gettysburg Address text as a title or end slide.
The document discusses criticisms of the historical accuracy and reliability of the Bible. It notes that many scholars and archaeologists agree that the Exodus story as described in the Bible did not actually happen or is not historically accurate. However, it also presents some archaeological evidence that has been used to argue that the biblical Exodus may have a historical basis, such as artifacts from Avaris in Egypt dated to the time period of the proposed Exodus that show Semitic influence. Overall, the reliability and historicity of the biblical accounts remains debated among scholars.
Gettysburg Address, world-famous speech delivered by U.S. Pres. Abraham Linco...GerryGsr
The Gettysburg Address is a speech that U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, now known as Gettysburg National Cemetery, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated Confederate forces in the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War's deadliest battle. The speech is widely considered one of the most notable and famous delivered in American history
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, including Grant's capture of Vicksburg in July 1863 which split the Confederacy in two, the Union victory at Gettysburg over Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in July 1863, Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah in 1864 destroying Confederate supplies and morale, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War. The war resulted in over 620,000 casualties and transformed the nation by abolishing slavery, strengthening the federal government, and changing the balance of political power.
John F. Kennedy served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He had a distinguished career as a naval officer during World War 2. As president, Kennedy advocated for global freedom and opposed communism during the Cold War. Some of his most notable events included the Cuban Missile Crisis, his iconic "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in Germany, and advancing the U.S. space program which ultimately resulted in the moon landing. However, his presidency and life were cut short after being assassinated in Dallas, Texas at age 46 after just over 1,000 days in office.
This document provides information to help students select a topic for a research project on a person or event from the Civil War era. It instructs students to choose a topic that genuinely interests them, as they will spend a significant amount of time studying it. The document lists numerous potential topics, including important figures from both the Union and Confederacy, to help students identify three topics they are most interested in researching further. Students are then asked to defend their topic choices to their teacher.
The American Civil War divided the country into the Union and the Confederacy. The Confederacy supported slavery and secession from the Union, whose states opposed slavery. Slavery was a key economic institution for the Confederacy but was illegal in Union states. While not all Northerners opposed slavery, President Lincoln and the Union fought to end it, seeing it as morally wrong. The 13th Amendment, passed after the Civil War, formally abolished slavery across the United States.
The Civil War began with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861. Several other southern states then seceded from the Union. Both sides had advantages and disadvantages in the early war. The Union had more population and industry while the Confederacy had better generals. The first major battle was at Bull Run in July 1861, which showed both sides the war would not be short. Major battles in later years included Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and in 1864, Sherman's March to the Sea and Grant's Overland Campaign inflicted heavy casualties on the Confederacy. The war ended in April 1865 with the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 between the Union Army of the Potomac and Confederate Army of Northern Virginia resulted in the bloodiest single day of fighting in the Civil War. The battle ended in a tactical stalemate but was a strategic victory for the Union as it allowed President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves in Confederate states on January 1, 1863 and changed the war's objectives from preserving the Union to ending slavery.
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War. General Lee's Confederate forces invaded Maryland but were confronted by General McClellan's Union army near Sharpsburg. Over 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured in the day-long battle, which ended in a tactical draw. Though Lee retreated, McClellan failed to pursue aggressively. The battle halted Lee's invasion and provided an opportunity for Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, shifting the purpose of the war to ending slavery.
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, beginning with Lincoln's inaugural address which stated the Union would not attack first in response to southern secession. It then discusses Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, the Wilderness Campaign, Cold Harbor, the fall of Richmond and the Confederacy, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox, concluding with Lincoln's assassination and the ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.
This document provides a timeline of key events and battles of the American Civil War from 1822 to 1865. It includes brief descriptions of important figures from both the Union and Confederate sides such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Harriet Tubman. Major battles are also summarized such as Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox Courthouse, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered, effectively ending the Civil War.
The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history, resulting in over 600,000 casualties. It pitted the Union states against the seceding Confederate states, who fought to preserve slavery and states' rights. Major turning points included the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed slaves in rebelling states, and Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg that year. The war ultimately preserved the Union, led to the abolition of slavery, and established the federal government's supremacy over the states.
The document provides an overview of key people, events, strategies, and turning points of the American Civil War between 1861-1865. It discusses Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as the leaders of the Union and Confederacy. Major battles included Fort Sumter in 1861, Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg in 1863, Vicksburg in 1863, and Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864-1865. The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 turned the war into a fight against slavery. Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 marked the end of major fighting in the Civil War.
The Civil War was fought between the Northern and Southern states from 1861 to 1865 over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Some key events leading up to the war included the Compromise of 1850, the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott decision, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, and the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 which caused several Southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America. The North and South had differing advantages during the war, with the North having more resources and industry while the South fought on their home territory. Major battles and campaigns included Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to
The document provides biographical information on 20 important figures from the American Civil War era, including presidents, generals, politicians, and activists from both the Union and Confederacy. Key figures discussed include Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as presidents during the war, generals Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and William Tecumseh Sherman, and abolitionists John Brown, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Thaddeus Stevens. The document provides brief summaries of each individual's roles and contributions during the Civil War period.
The document provides biographical information on key figures of the American Civil War, including Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Stonewall Jackson. It notes that Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address, while Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederate States. The document also gives military roles and positions of Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Thomas Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War.
Ulysses S. Grant took over as the Union commander in March 1864 and implemented a dual strategy - William Tecumseh Sherman would attack the Deep South while Grant engaged Robert E. Lee in Virginia. This led to several inconclusive battles including the Wilderness and Spotsylvania as Grant tried to flank Lee to take Richmond. Meanwhile, Sherman captured Atlanta after months of maneuvering against Joseph Johnston and John Bell Hood, and then marched to the sea, destroying infrastructure. The fighting in Virginia became entrenched around Petersburg as Grant laid siege from June 1864.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president and most important figure of the Civil War as the leader of the Union. He put Ulysses S. Grant in charge of the northern armies and issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in Confederate states. Jefferson Davis led the Confederacy as its president but made poor leadership decisions. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the war after being trapped at Appomattox Court House while fighting brilliantly for the Confederacy. Ulysses S. Grant rose through the ranks to become the Union's most successful general, cornering Lee and winning the war. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the Confederacy's most dependable generals but his death was a major blow
The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 saw heavy losses for both the Union and Confederate armies. General Robert E. Lee's plans were found by Union General McClellan, giving the Union forces an advantage. Though a tactical victory for the Union, both sides suffered over 10,000 casualties each in the single bloodiest day of the war. Following the battle, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring the freedom of all slaves in Confederate states in order to preserve the Union.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the American Civil War. In 1863, he delivered the Gettysburg Address to dedicate a cemetery for Union soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. In the short speech, Lincoln emphasized the founding principles of equality and democracy, calling for a "new birth of freedom" to establish a nation where all people are truly equal. He framed the sacrifices of the Civil War as necessary to preserve the Union and the ideals upon which it was founded. The address remains one of the most famous speeches in American history for its concise yet powerful message of national unity and perseverance of democratic ideals.
The document discusses 10 things not to do in Powerpoint presentations. It provides the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The 10 tips include: don't use text-heavy title slides, don't overuse italics or bullets, don't use confusing clipart or busy/neon backgrounds, don't use small font sizes, and don't overload charts with information. It also advises against using the Gettysburg Address text as a title or end slide.
The document discusses criticisms of the historical accuracy and reliability of the Bible. It notes that many scholars and archaeologists agree that the Exodus story as described in the Bible did not actually happen or is not historically accurate. However, it also presents some archaeological evidence that has been used to argue that the biblical Exodus may have a historical basis, such as artifacts from Avaris in Egypt dated to the time period of the proposed Exodus that show Semitic influence. Overall, the reliability and historicity of the biblical accounts remains debated among scholars.
Gettysburg Address, world-famous speech delivered by U.S. Pres. Abraham Linco...GerryGsr
The Gettysburg Address is a speech that U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, now known as Gettysburg National Cemetery, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on the afternoon of November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated Confederate forces in the Battle of Gettysburg, the Civil War's deadliest battle. The speech is widely considered one of the most notable and famous delivered in American history
Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony for the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. In the speech, Lincoln frames the Civil War as a test of whether the United States, as founded on the principles of equality and democracy, can endure. Lincoln calls those who fought and died at Gettysburg heroes who helped the nation progress towards fulfilling its promise. He urges those present and future generations to continue fighting for the ideals of liberty and equality for which the soldiers gave their lives.
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address honors those who died in the Civil War and calls for renewed dedication to the Union cause. Lincoln states that the nation must have "a new birth of freedom" to ensure the government "of the people, by the people, for the people" does not perish. He asserts that the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg consecrated the battlefield and that it is up to the living to continue their noble work through increased devotion to liberty and democracy.
The US Civil War began in April 1861 when Confederate forces opened fire on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. This marked the start of the war between the Union states of the North and the Confederate states of the South. The war was fought over the issues of states' rights and slavery and resulted in major battles in Virginia and the Mississippi Valley. Key events and battles included the Union blockade of Southern ports, the capture of New Orleans in 1862, the surrender of Vicksburg in 1863, and the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 where Lincoln later gave his famous Gettysburg Address dedicating the battlefield cemetery. The war ended in April 1865 with the surrender of Confederate forces.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863 to dedicate a cemetery for Union soldiers who fell in the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln framed the war as a test of whether the United States, founded on the principle that all men are created equal, could long endure. He called those who fought and died heroes who consecrated the battlefield and challenged the living to continue their noble work of ensuring the nation had a new birth of freedom and that government of the people does not perish.
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Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address (1863)
Perhaps the most famous speech in American history, the Gettysburg Address was considered a
failure by many at the time it was given. Presented at the dedication of the Battlefield at
Gettysburg, Lincoln was not even the featured speaker. His very short speech (only 10 sentences)
was overlooked by many.
Edward Everett (who gave a two hour oration just before) summed up the power of Lincoln’s
speech, however, when he said “I should be glad if I could flatter myself that I came as near to
the central idea of the occasion in two hours as you did in two minutes.”
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation,
conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived
and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that
nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate-we cannot consecrate-we cannot hallow-this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor
power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it
can never forget what they did here. It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us
to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion; that we
here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall
have a new birth of freedom; and that government of the people, by the people, for the people,
shall not perish from the earth.
1. How does Lincoln honor the battle of Gettysburg in his address? What did the soldiers fight
for in his opinion?
2. How does Lincoln connect the Battle of Gettysburg, the civil war, and the independence of
America? How does his view of America in this speech differ from that of the southern
leadership?
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Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky and grew up in Indiana from 1816 to 1830. He was elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860. As president, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and delivered the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865 in Washington D.C., succumbing to his injuries the next day.
The document discusses Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which he delivered on November 19, 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The address was only 272 words long but is considered one of the most important speeches in American history. It commemorated the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War and redefined the war as one for equality and freedom. Lincoln framed the address around the ideals of liberty and equality central to the Declaration of Independence, calling on the nation to renew its dedication to principles of democracy.
This document provides context and instructions for a DBQ essay assignment on Christopher Columbus. Students are asked to evaluate the positive and negative effects of Columbus' voyages on the Americas and discuss the role of the Atlantic slave trade. The document lists primary sources for students to incorporate, including accounts from Native Americans, Spanish colonists, and abolitionists. It also provides formatting guidelines for a high school-style essay response.
This document contains 20 famous quotes by Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, on various topics including education, mob law, reverence for laws, the dangers of internal threats to the Union, slavery, liberty, and the Gettysburg Address. The quotes span Lincoln's political career from his first announcement in 1832 to shortly before his assassination in 1865.
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in 1863 to dedicate a cemetery for Union soldiers who fell in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. In the address, Lincoln framed the Civil War as a struggle to determine whether the nation founded on the principles of equality, liberty and democracy as expressed in the Declaration of Independence could long endure. He called on those living to renew their dedication to the cause of the Union for which so many soldiers had died.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the American Civil War. General Robert E. Lee led 75,000 Confederate troops against 90,000 Union troops commanded by General George Meade near the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July 1863. Over three bloody days of fighting, the Union forces halted Lee's invasion of the North. The battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties and marked the end of Confederate aggression in the Civil War.
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Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865 [1865]
At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention, and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented. The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself; and it is, I trust, reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. All dreaded it—all sought to avert it. While the inaugural address was being delivered from this place, devoted altogether to saving the Union without war, insurgent agents were in the city seeking to destroy it without war—seeking to dissol[v]e the Union, and divide effects, by negotiation. Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came.
One eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was, somehow, the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate, and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union, even by war; while the government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the territorial enlargement of it. Neither party expected for the war, the magnitude, or the duration, which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God’s assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men’s faces; but let us judge not that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered; that of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has his own purposes. “Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!” If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offences which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now will ...
The document provides information about key battles and events during the American Civil War, including:
1) The Battle of the Ironclads between the CSS Virginia (Confederate) and USS Monitor (Union) resulted in a tactical draw and changed naval warfare.
2) The bloody three-day Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 was a major Union victory that halted the Confederacy's invasion of the North.
3) Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address dedicated the battlefield cemetery, redefining the war as a struggle for equality and unity.
4) Ulysses S. Grant's capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and cut the Confederacy in two.
The document describes found poems, which are poems created by extracting words, phrases, and lines directly from other texts. It provides an example of creating a found poem from Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Key details are circled or listed from the source text, repetitive or unnecessary words are removed, and the remaining quotes are restructured into a new poem with a title and citation. Learning objectives are to use source texts to create new works that demonstrate understanding of vocabulary and ideas.
The document discusses the Siege of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. Union forces besieged the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi for 48 days in 1863 to gain control of the Mississippi River. During the siege, inhabitants took shelter in caves and mules were brought in for food. On July 4, 1863, the city surrendered, severing Confederate supply lines. The fall of Vicksburg was a significant victory for the Union as it allowed them to control the Mississippi River. The document then discusses the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, where Confederate troops engaged Union forces but were defeated, marking a turning point in the war.
The document is Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863 at the dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. In three sentences:
Lincoln begins by remembering the founding of the United States as a nation dedicated to liberty and equality. He then acknowledges the ongoing Civil War as a test of whether such a nation can endure. Lincoln concludes by calling those in attendance to renew their dedication to the principles of democracy and equality for which the soldiers who died at Gettysburg gave their lives.
7. 1787
SLAVERY
"We have the wolf by the ears; and we can neither
hold him, nor safely let him go.” Thomas Jefferson
1776
8.
9. Lincoln’s 1855 letter to his close friend, Joshua Speed:
“You know I dislike slavery, and you fully admit the
abstract wrong of it. So far there is no cause of
difference. But you say that sooner than yield your legal
right to the slave... you would like to see the Union
dissolved...
I also acknowledge your rights and
my obligations under the Constitution
in regard to your slaves [yet] I confess
I hate to see the poor creatures
hunted down and caught and carried
back to their stripes and unrequited
toil; but I bite my lips and keep
quiet... You ought rather to
appreciate how much the great body
of the Northern people do crucify
their feelings, in order to maintain
their loyalty to the Constitution and
the Union.”
10. Lincoln (1855 letter to a Kentucky friend):
“Can we, as a nation, continue together
permanently—forever—half slave and half
free?”
Lincoln (1857 speech):
“A house divided against
itself cannot stand... I
believe the government
cannot endure
permanently half slave
and half free.”
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12. “The new [Confederate]
Constitution has set at rest
for ever all agitating
questions relating to our
peculiar institution—African
slavery as it exists among us
—the proper state of the
negro in our form of
civilization.”
Alexander Stephens
Quit as U.S. Senator,
Became Vice-President,
Confederate States of America
March 21, 1861
13. PROPOSITION, n. s as z. [L. propositio, from
propositus, propono.]
– In logic, part of an argument in which some quality,
negative or positive, is attributed to a subject.
– In mathematics, a statement in terms of a truth to be
demonstrated.
– In oratory, that which is affirmed as the subject of the
discourse.
Webster’s 19th C. Dictionary
14. “We hold these
truths to be selfevident, that all men
are created equal.”
Equality
Slavery
“the negro is not equal to the
white man; slavery—
subordination to the superior
race—is his natural and
normal condition.”
The Clash of Propositions
15. SLAVERY
“This was the immediate
cause of the late rupture,
and present revolution.
Jefferson in his forecast had
anticipated this as the rock
upon which the old Union
would split. He was right.”
Alexander Stephens
Vice-President,
Confederate States of America
1861
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30. The White House
Transcontinental railroad issues...
Sensitive diplomatic affairs...
Preparation of message to Congress...
Key elections in Maryland...
Visits from state government officials...
Public order in Louisiana...
Developing Reconstruction plans...
“...his public duties are so pressing...”
Gen. Meade at the Rappahannock...
Selecting commanders for USCT...
Efforts to invade Texas...
Dispute with Gen. Rosecrans...
Gen. Burnside’s retreat to Knoxville...
Gen. Sherman on the march...
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The War Department
31. Mary was hysterical
that Taddie was ill
in bed and Abraham
was thinking of
going to Gettysburg.
Lincoln himself was ill and was quarantined
for nearly 3 weeks upon returning.
Lincoln’s valet
died from
scarlet fever
after returning
from
Gettysburg.
36. Fewer than 300 words
Only 9 sentences
Less than 3 minutes
37. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
38. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
39. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
40. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
41. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
42. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
43. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
44. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
45. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
46. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
47. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
48. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
49. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
50. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
51. KEY
REPEATED
WORDS
AND
CONCEPTS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
52. SIMPLE
WORDS
LONGER
DIFFICULT
WORDS
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
53. Three-quarters of the words are one syllable!
92% have no more than two syllables!
The only words with as many as 10 letters:
“proposition”
“altogether”
“dedicated”
“consecrated”
54. fathers brought forth on
lace this Four score aand seven years ago ourin Liberty, and dedicated to
P
continent, new nation, conceived
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
LOCAL
FOCUS nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
55. LOCAL
FOCUS
NATIONAL
ISSUE
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
56. LOCAL
FOCUS
NATIONAL
ISSUE
GLOBAL
SCOPE
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
57. me
Ti PAST
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
58. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
PAST this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
NEAR PAST nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
59. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
PAST this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
NEAR PAST nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
PRESENT
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
60. PAST
NEAR PAST
PRESENT
NEAR
FUTURE
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
61. PAST
NEAR PAST
PRESENT
NEAR
FUTURE
FUTURE
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
62. BIRTH &
LIFE
DEATH &
DYING
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion —that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
63. Imagery of death (battlefield and cemetery)
“those who gave their lives”
“what they did here”
“these honored dead”
Yet imagery of renewal of life
“that that nation might live”
“a new birth of freedom”
64. Imagery of birth, christening, and coming of age
“our fathers”
“conceived”
“brought forth”
“dedicated”
“brave men”
Subtle imagery of marriage
“engaged”
“we are met”
“we have come”
“that cause”
“devotion”
union (implied)
65. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
UNCERnation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
TAINTY
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
66. How precarious is this experiment in freedom?
Can such a nation “long endure” ?
Have they died “in vain” ?
Might a people’s government “perish from
the face of the earth” ?
67. GOD’S
ROLE
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
68. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
WHAT this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
OTHERS the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
DID
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
69. WHAT
OTHERS
DID
WHAT WE
MUST DO
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion— that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
70. Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on
this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to
the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that
nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long
endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come
to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those
who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether
fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate—we cannot
consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground. The brave men, living
and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our
poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long
remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did
here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the
unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so
nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full
measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead
shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have
a new birth of freedom— and that government of the people, by the
people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
71. The Gettysburg Address shifted the war
effort from just saving the Union to
preserving the principles under which it
was established.
A vibrant democracy of the people.
Liberty for all.
Equality.
73. “It is for us the living to be
dedicated here to the unfinished work....
dedicated to the great task remaining...”
74. “It is for us the living to be
dedicated here to the unfinished work....
dedicated to the great task remaining...”
● Democracy that works.
● Liberty for all.
● Equality.
● In a more perfect
Union.
75. With a Constitution amended to align it with our
Declaration of Independence
13. Slavery abolished
14. Citizenship clarified
15. Voting rights assured
regardless of race
76. Prior to the Civil War, “United States” was commonly
expressed as a plural noun, speaking of
“these United States are...”
But after Lincoln as singular and
truly one in the devotion of its
people to the cause Lincoln
addressed at Gettysburg.