Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address is a famous speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was given at the dedication of a cemetery for soldiers who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. In just a few short minutes, Lincoln emphasized themes of equality, national unity, and the importance of preserving democracy. He honored fallen soldiers by urging the living to continue their fight for a nation "conceived in Liberty." The speech highlights the ongoing struggle for freedom and a government "of the people, by the people, for the people."