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    Abraham Lincoln said this on November 19, 1863 during the Gettysburg Address in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Lincoln was a well known speaker, and this was one of his most notable speeches. He was speaking to an audience gathered on the Gettysburg cemetery which is now a memorial in Pennsylvania. First, Lincoln paid appreciation toward the Union soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the Union and the justice of our nation. The quote means that Lincoln believed that the country would reunite…

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    The Gettysburg Address is a speech by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, one of the best-known in American history.[4] It was delivered by Lincoln during the American Civil War, on the afternoon of Thursday, November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the Battle of Gettysburg. Abraham Lincoln's carefully crafted address, secondary to other presentations that…

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    Lincoln made was “The Gettysburg Address” in 1863. The main aspect of the speech that Lincoln made was to pay homage to the memory of the fallen soldiers and the hardships they faced in the battle. In his speech, Lincoln is explaining who his message is directed to, why the battle was fought, and why the words of his speech is so memorable to people all around the world. In addition, Lincoln’s powerful message is devoted to “us” as a nation, about the memorable Battle of Gettysburg. He claims…

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    The Battle of Gettysburg, fought in July 1863, was a Union victory that stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee's second invasion of the North. More than 50,000 men fell as casualties during the 3-day battle, making it the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought in North America. During the first three days of July 1863, the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern…

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    Did you know that the Battle of Gettysburg was the “bloodiest battle in the Civil War”? It was fought from July 1st to July 3rd. It was located in Pennsylvania. It was the most important engagement in the Civil War or the the turning point in the war. Robert E. Lee marched his North Virginia army into Pennsylvania. It was caused by Commander Robert E. Lee. The Confederates were strong but not strong enough. As confederate forces drove out out-numbered federal forces, Lee gave orders to attack…

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    On Wednesday July 1, 1863 two divisions of Confederates made their way towards Gettysburg. The first division was spotted by Union cavalry commander General Buford. Buford sent his men and called for reinforcements immediately. A Union officer saw the Confederate infantry marching toward them amongst the early morning mist. “He rested a carbine on a fence rail and fired. It was the first shot in what became the largest battle in the history of the western hemisphere.” The Confederate…

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    Although the Gettysburg Address was written more than 150 years ago, the speech still is relevant in today's society. While the nation is not divided, like when Lincoln delivered his speech, it still resonates with the average American today. Lincoln’s speech serves as a reminder of the ideals in which the United States was founded on such as unity, equality and democracy. His speech reminds society to strive for these ideals beyond just in race, but also in the fundamental rights and freedoms…

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    stronger nation in order to continue an unseen war that has not ended while hearing the Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln, since he is utilizing parallelism, repitition, and alliteration. Abraham Lincoln utilizes an objective and determined tone in order to persuade his audience. In addition to his tone, he also includes parallelism in his speech to strengthen his point of view. For example, in the Gettysburg Address Lincoln states, "that government of the people, by the people, for…

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    George Meade to lead the Union army to the Battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The chaos which soon ensued on July 1863 would be a key factor to the Confederate States’ downfall. It is not very likely that the Union would be able to come out of the war victorious had it not been for their success at the Battle of Gettysburg. As mentioned previously, Lee’s army was an unstoppable force which was campaigning north. If they had prevailed in Gettysburg as well, they would only have a short distance…

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    Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln, easily one of the most notable presidents of all time, delivered this incredible yet heartbreaking speech on the 19th of November in 1863. It was delivered during the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, often regarded as the most important battle of the American Civil War. The speech is also recognized as one of the best speeches of all time. President Lincoln made sure to include all forms of persuasion in his speech, it may not seem like it when looked at…

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