Lesson 46 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address is a famous speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the dedication of a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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The Gettysburg Address is a famous speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the dedication of a cemetery for soldiers who died at the Battle of Gettysburg. In just a few short minutes, Lincoln emphasized the principles of equality and freedom, reminding the nation that it was founded on the idea that all men are created equal. His speech encouraged the country to continue fighting for a 'new birth of freedom' and to ensure that government of the people, by the people, and for the people would not perish from the earth.
Key Facts
The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
Lincoln emphasized equality and freedom in his speech.
The speech called for a 'new birth of freedom.'
Timeline
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
The Declaration of Independence is signed
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