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Gettysburg Address
On this date in history, Abraham Lincoln gave what would be his most famous speech, by far. It would also wind up being one of the best known speeches in all of US history. Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shortly after the Union victory in the Battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln knew full well the importance of this speech and the words that he would say. This is shown by his adamant insistence that he [...]
