Assignment:
Description
Assess the style of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address."
Read the following excerpt:
In 1776, our ancestors created the United States of America, a free nation where no individual was considered better than another. Now the United States and its principles are being tested in this war, part of which took place here. Many soldiers gave their lives on this battlefield and so it is only appropriate that we dedicate these grounds in their honor. That cannot compare, however, to the great sacrifice American soldiers have made for their country. They will be remembered fondly, and now it is our duty to continue fighting to preserve this nation. By doing so, we can ensure that the United States of America will once again unite and survive for generations to come.
The excerpt you just read was a paraphrase of one of the most famous speeches in American history, "The Gettysburg Address," delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863. Today, the address is considered one of the most monumental speeches of all time, and Lincoln has been praised for his style, eloquence, and pithiness.