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President Lincoln spoke about the Gettysburg Address for two minutes. The Gettysburg address was a speech written to address the Union's war effort and to solidify support in the state of Pennsylvania.
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∙ 14y agoHe was asked to come to the dedication of the cemetery for the fallen at Gettysburg. It is probably one of the greatest speeches a President has given. Only 265 words and it took him about 10 minutes to give. At the time it didn't get great reviews.
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∙ 10y agoUS President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address which was a speech made during the American Civil War at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania .
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Did edward everett speak about the Gettysburg address?
Yes, he preceded Lincoln.
How long did Abraham Lincoln speak at the Gettysburg address?
Lincoln's speech lasted less than three minutes.
When Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address did he speak into a microphone?
NO, they didn't have microphones in the 1860's.
How did Lincoln comment on the men who died in the battle?
Lincoln memorialized them in the Gettysburg Address.
What was a bad thing about the Gettysburg address?
To me the worst thing would have been for the people waitng to hear Lincoln speak was that they had to listen to the guy before him for two or three hours
Who said of the people for the people and by the people?
Abraham Lincoln said this statment in the gettusburg address.
What was the turning point in the Battle of Gettusburg address?
You have mixed two event: the Battle of Gettysburg, and Lincoln's delivery of the Gettysburg Address.
What was the name of President Lincoln's speech that honored the soldiers who died at Gettusburg?
First of all, its spelled Gettysburg, and its called the Gettysburg Address.
Did edward everett speak about the Gettysburg address?
Yes, he preceded Lincoln.
How long did Abraham Lincoln speak at the Gettysburg address?
Lincoln's speech lasted less than three minutes.
How long did Lincoln speak while he was giving the Gettysburg address?
about three minutes.
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."
What ideals did President Lincoln speak about in his Gettysburg Address?
the ideals were four scores and seven years ago
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.
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 is the web address of the Lincoln Children'S Museum in Lincoln Nebraska?
The web address of the Lincoln Children'S Museum is: http://LincolnChildrensMuseum.org
