The Gettysburg Address

The video discusses President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery. The speech, though brief, is one of the most famous in American history. Lincoln emphasized the sacrifices of soldiers in the Civil War and reiterated the core American beliefs of liberty and equality. He connected these ideals to the ongoing Civil War, which threatened to divide the nation. The address is celebrated for its emotional depth and concise expression of American values.

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