
One of the Most Important Speeches in American History, in an Elegant Hardback Gift Edition
The Gettysburg Address was delivered on the afternoon of November 19, 1863 by Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the battlefield of the Civil War's bloodiest battle. Included in this edition is the Bliss text of the address, contemporary reactions, and other important documents relating to this moving speech by one of America's most beloved Presidents.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was the 16th president of the United States, elected in 1860, reelected in 1864, and serving until his assassination at the Ford Theater in Washington, D.C. in 1865. He led the nation during the American Civil War, played a major role in the abolition of slavery and is regarded as one of the most important statesmen in American history for his work to preserve the Union.