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Did Edward Everett speak at Gettysburg?

Yes, he spoke in the Gettisburg ADRESS


When did Edward Everett serve as the US Secretary of State?

Edward Everett had a long public career and at one time he was a senator from Massachusetts.He served as the US secretary of state under the presidency of Millard Fillmore. He was asked to speak at the Gettysburg cemetery with President Lincoln.


How long did Edward Everett speak for?

He actually spoke for about 2 and 1/2 hours.


How long did Lincoln speak while he was giving the Gettysburg address?

about three minutes.


What is the first events happened first in the battle of Gettysburg address?

The Battle of Gettysburg did not start the Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg Address was a speech given on the field where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought, because they were creating a cemetery out of part of that field in which to inter the soldiers who fought and died there.


When Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address did he speak into a microphone?

NO, they didn't have microphones in the 1860's.


What type of government did Abraham Lincoln speak about in the Gettysburg address?

A Democracy, "of the people, by the people, and for the people."


Why did Abraham Lincoln go to Gettysburg?

He was invited to speak and he wanted to give a speech recognizing the bravery of the Union soldiers. The speech was entitled the Gettysburg Address.


What ideals did President Lincoln speak about in his Gettysburg Address?

the ideals were four scores and seven years ago


How long did Abraham Lincoln speak at the Gettysburg address?

Lincoln's speech lasted less than three minutes.


Who was invited as the minor speaker at Gettysburg?

Abraham Lincoln was invited to speak at the dedication of the National Soldiers Cemetery at Gettysburg. He was told in the invitation letter that he would only have a small part in the dedication. Originally to open October 23, 1863, the date was postponed at the request of the main speaker, Edward Everett. A noted speaker of the era, Everett asked the committee to postpone the event to allow him to prepare a suitable speech. The dedication committee agreed and the ceremony was moved to November 19th. President Lincoln was invited only a few days before the event.


How many years did Lincoln speak at his Gettysburg Address?

He gave his speech for 1 day. but was only sopposed to give a few words.