Abraham Lincoln11 1863
Lincoln arrives in Gettysburg before the cemetery dedication ceremony
United States · Warfare / Civil War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Lincoln arrives in Gettysburg before the cemetery dedication ceremony
Lincoln attends the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg
Lincoln calls for a new birth of freedom and renewed dedication to preserving the Union
Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery
Lincoln honors Union dead and links their sacrifice to the survival of democratic government
Lincoln redefines the Civil War as a struggle for Union and a new birth of freedom
Lincoln speaks after Edward Everett at the Gettysburg cemetery dedication ceremony
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