November 19, 1863, President Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address

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On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most memorable speeches in American history. In fewer than 275 words, Lincoln brilliantly and movingly reminded a war-weary public why the Union had to fight, and win, the Civil War.

President Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address | November 19, 1863 | HISTORY

On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil...

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On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most memorable speeches in American history. In fewer than 275 words, Lincoln brilliantly and movingly reminded a war-weary public why the Union had to fight, and win, the Civil War.

President Lincoln delivers Gettysburg Address | November 19, 1863 | HISTORY

On November 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil...

www.history.com

In American History we were required to memorize it for recital along with other period pieces. I had it memorized in 10 minutes and recited it for the teacher.