The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln, published by Penguin Adult on August 27, 2009, is a significant historical document that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The Address was delivered during the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863, shortly after the Union’s victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. In this brief yet impactful speech, Lincoln articulates the principles of human equality and redefines the Civil War as a struggle for a unified nation and true equality for all citizens.
Readers will find that this work not only serves as a historical account but also delves into themes of political philosophy and the moral imperatives of the time. The Address emphasizes the importance of a “new birth of freedom,” reflecting on the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence. This edition provides insight into the Civil War period and the broader implications of Lincoln’s words, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on American history, political science, or literary essays.
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The Address was delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the decisive Battle of Gettysburg. In just over two minutes, Lincoln invoked the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence and redefined the Civil War as a struggle not merely for the Union, but as “a new birth of freedom” that would bring true equality to all of its citizens, and that would also create a unified nation in which states’ rights were no longer dominant.
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