Lincoln's Gettysburg Address During The Civil War

One of the most important speeches in American history is Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, delivered at the dedication ceremony for the Cemetery of Gettysburg; this speech preaches liberty and equality. While many factors contributed to the start of the civil war, the ultimate cause was the secession of southern states from the union. From 1861 to 1865 America was at war within itself. During this time, the most important engagement was the Battle of Gettysburg, which was a great victory for the union. It was here, at Gettysburg where Lincoln’s famous speech, the Gettysburg Address was given. Lincoln’s speech begins with “Four score and seven years ago,” an allusion to 1776; which was the birth of our country. Lincoln then proceeds to say the