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The Gettysburg Address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln during the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863, remains one of the most celebrated speeches in American history. This edition presents the final version of the address and a transcription of one of the early drafts, offering readers both the finalized words that redefined national memory and insight into Lincoln’s rhetorical development. The text reflects key themes of civil war commemoration, democratic ideals, and national unity, and serves as an essential document for historians, students, and those interested in 19th‑century American politics.
First publish date: 1883
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Abraham Lincoln
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