Probably because they spoke more eloquently back then instead of using so much slang and simple words like we do today. Also, because he was Abraham Lincoln and this is how he influenced people through is retoric and speeches. It doesn't sound so presitgious when you use words like ain't etc....
To suggest Biblical gravitas
to give sense of importance to the occasion
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The Gettysburg Address is called such because it was delivered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is called an 'address' because President Lincoln was 'addressing' (speaking to) the people gathered there for the dedication of the national cemetery.
Several months after the Battle of Gettysburg, President Lincoln gave the speech that is now called the Gettysburg Address
Of course.
No, He gave this speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
By using language from the Declaration of Independence.
President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863.
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President Abraham Lincoln delivered the address.
The Gettysburg Address is called such because it was delivered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - on the site of the Battle of Gettysburg. It is called an 'address' because President Lincoln was 'addressing' (speaking to) the people gathered there for the dedication of the national cemetery.
Several months after the Battle of Gettysburg, President Lincoln gave the speech that is now called the Gettysburg Address
No, it was a speech given by president Lincoln after the battle of Gettysburg.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
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Of course.
in the Gettysburg Address, saving the union is the purpose of the war