Consisting of just 272 words, the speech is renowned for its eloquence and enduring impact on American political thought and national identity…

The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, during the Civil War, is one of the most famous speeches in American history. Given at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, it followed the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the war. In this brief but powerful address, Lincoln emphasized the principles of human equality as stated in the Declaration of Independence and underscored the importance of preserving the Union. He honored the fallen soldiers and called for a renewed commitment to the war effort to ensure that "government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." The speech, consisting of just 272 words, is renowned for its eloquence and enduring impact on American political thought and national identity.