nov 19, 1863 - Gettysburg Address
Description:
speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of Soldier’s National Cemetery, a cemetery for Union soldiers killed at the Battle Of Gettysburghonored the Union dead and reminded the listeners of the purpose of the soldier’s sacrifice: equality, freedom, and national unity
kinda unimportant until 1876, when its significance was reconsidered: war’s outcome, larger context of history. recognized as one of Lincoln’s greatest speeches/most famous speeches in U.S. history.
Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 19, 1863
Now
~ 162 years ago