Lincoln made his famous Gettysburg Address on this occasion.
Edward Everett and Abraham Lincoln
Yes, he preceded Lincoln.
At the dedication of Gettysburg, Edward Everett, preceded Lincoln with a 2 hour speech.
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Edward Everett
Abe. Lincoln did write the proclamation in 1862
two hours. and Lincoln gave his speech in two minutes
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The orator Edward Everett spoke before Lincoln did for several hours - about what I don't know. I don't know if that speech still exists today. tom Engler
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