The Gettysburg Address and other writings

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"Abraham Lincoln is a near legendary figure in American history, and the dimensions of his legend assure many shapes based on the historical reality of his achievements. He was the quintessential self-made man who rose from humble origins to become the chief executive of his nation. He was a political idealist whose dedication to ensuring liberty and equality for all resulted in his assassination. And, as the documents collected in this volume attest, he was, although largely self-educated, the author of some of the most eloquent and insightful addresses, speeches, and correspondence in American letters of the nineteenth century."--

subjects: Anniversaries,  Speeches, addresses, etc., American,  Consecration of cemeteries,  Politics and government,  Sources,  History,  Discours américains,  Cimetières,  Consécration,  Politique et gouvernement,  Soldiers' National Cemetery (Gettysburg, Pa.)

People: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)

Places: Pennsylvania,  Gettysburg,  United States,  Pennsylvanie,  États-Unis

Times: 19th century,  1861-1865,  Civil War, 1861-1865,  19e siècle