What state did Abraham Lincoln delivered his memorial Gettysburg address?
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 18, 1863, 16th U.S.
President Abraham Lincoln [February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865] gave
the Gettysburg Address. He was participating in the dedication
ceremonies for the Soldiers' National Cemetery at the Pennsylvania
town of the same name. On July 1-3 of that same year, the town had
been the scene of an important Union victory over the Confederate
forces during the War between the States.