Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln's most famous speech and one of the most quoted political speeches in United States history, was delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863, during the American Civil War, four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln's carefully crafted address has ultimately become regarded as one of the greatest speeches in American history. In fewer than three hundred words delivered over two to three minutes, Lincoln invoked the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence and redefined the Civil War as a struggle not merely for the Union, but as "a new birth of freedom" that would bring true equality to all of its citizens.

Today you will take a look at the interactive speech on the Smithsonian site before answering the questions you were given in class.  Click here to see and listen to the speech:

Interactive Gettysburg Address

Interactive photo of Gettysburg ceremony

Vimeo Gettysburg Address

Battle of Gettysburg 360