"The Gettysburg Address"

The Gettysburg Address is a brief but powerful speech delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the Civil War. It commemorated the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Gettysburg, emphasizing the principles of human equality and the importance of preserving the nation. Lincoln highlighted the idea that the war was a test of whether a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" could survive. His words aimed to inspire hope, reaffirm national unity, and remind Americans of their commitment to freedom and democracy in the face of division and conflict.