Lincoln giving his Gettysburg Address
Lincoln opens this address by reminding the people about when and why this country was founded. The principles of liberty and equality have stood the test of time, and he makes it clear he does not intend for that to change. Lincoln seeks to dedicate a portion of Gettysburg to the men who died fighting the civil war on its soil. However, he acknowledges that his words cannot compare to what these men have sacrificed already; therefore, instead of dedicating the land to these soldiers, Lincoln dedicates himself to their unfinished work - preserving the Union and the ideals it was built on. He does not wish their sacrifice to be in vain.
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