Last year marked the 150th anniversary of the\u00a0Gettysburg Address. In 1863, in the midst of the American Civil War, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered his most famous speech at a ceremony held in dedication to the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg. Ever the orator, in only 272 words Lincoln redefined the Civil War into a struggle\u00a0for\u00a0freedom and human equality. His words on that day formed a brief 2-minute speech that is celebrated as one of the greatest in modern history.<\/p>\n
Government of the people, by the people, for the people<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The words of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address are prominently carved into the wall of the Lincoln Memorial. His words are not only revered in the United States, but even inspired the governing philosophies of world leaders in other countries. In the history of American presidents since this moving address, many US presidents have been hesitant to deliver a speech in Gettysburg, knowing nothing would compare to Lincoln’s immortalized\u00a0speech.<\/p>\n
The Gettysburg Address<\/h2>\n