Gettysburg+Address+analysis+and+background+information

After reading the Gettysburg Address, I researched the background story of it and it was very interesting.

As we know, The Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous addresses ever delievered by an American President. Abraham Lincoln, who was one of the most influential presidents, is not surprisingly the author of this outstanding speech. President Lincoln gave this address on November 19, 1863, at Gettysburg Pennsylvannia. The speech was at a national cemetary and was meant to commemorate the fallen soldiers (of the Union). Lincoln had his speech somewhat prepared before he left, but on the train ride to Gettysburg, he made some changes in his speech. Because Lincoln was such an influential writer and speech-maker, these changes made the address what it was.

It is said that President Lincoln's speech followed after a man, named Edward Everett, who had a two hour long speech. Abraham's speech only lasted about a few minutes. This also showed Lincoln's power to speak. His significant ability to get his point across was evident in this short but incredible address.

President did not recieve as much regonition for his speech at the time as Edward Everett, but Edward sure noticed the prominent difference that the President's speech had over his. Everett clearly stated to Lincoln that he appreciated his power in speech and knew that in time, Lincoln's address would be a more recognized speech in history.

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Lincoln was one of his times most powerful speakers and to me if a speaker can make a powerful point across in just a few minutes, his speech should be one that should be remembered. To have such an impact on so many people is a huge accomplishment, especially following another man's speech in which lasted two hours.

Though Lincoln's speech may have not been too appreciated then, now it is a large part of our history that most people have heard it before. I liked reading the speech because it is informative and can show a lot about what happened in our country's past. 1205377002

This speech by Lincoln was probably one of the most important speeches he ever spoke. The way he talked about Gettysburg I almost think that he was right there at the front lines. Lincoln was thankful for all those in the battle and knew that everyone who was partaking in this was special. Not just some life that he could let die. He was thankful for the families who supported there loved ones. This battle wasn't America's shining moment since this was the bloodies battle in the civil. But those men lost their lives for the best cause that is still preserved today, that is freedom. The men who died helped free more men. Now we still help other countries to become free just like us and maybe one day all will be free. 1205391912