The gettysburg address abraham lincoln 1809 1865 it was a cloudy november day in 1863 when thousands gathered to hear renowned orator edward everett dedicate a national cemetary at the site. Lincoln s gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation. A reading of the gettysburg address wednesday marks the 140th anniversary of abraham lincolns gettysburg address. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including. On november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, the first and featured speaker, edward everett, spoke for two hours. Abraham lincoln and civil war america by william e. Classics like the kansasnebraska speech, the lincolndouglas debates, and the gettysburg address, along with less familiar writings poignant letters to individual voters, notes to generals on military. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the.
The gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. To my ear, jeff daniels reading is somewhat fast and shrill, while sam waterstons is hesitant and flat. Lincolns gettysburg address was written for the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pa only four and a half months after the famous battle that would turn the tide of the civil war. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead upon the countrys bloodiest battlefield, abraham lincoln redefined american liberty and forever altered the course of. The gettysburg address audiobook by abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two. Lincolns gettysburg address by abraham lincoln free ebook. President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in united states history. There are five known copies of this speech in lincolns handwriting, each with a sligh. The gettysburg address abraham lincoln 1809 1865 it was a cloudy november day in 1863 when thousands gathered to hear renowned orator edward everett dedicate a national cemetary at the site of a pivotal battle early in july of that year. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation. At a time when victory over the secessionists in the american civil war was within days and slavery was near.
The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln free ebook. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincoln s greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo. If youre looking to get an a or if youre just curious this audio will put you ahead of the class. The dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, in november, 1863, followed a few short months after the roiling, acrid clouds of gun smoke dissipated, leaving a little crossroads town in pennsylvania. Lincolns gettysburg address was written for the dedication of the. Abraham lincoln gettysburg address american rhetoric. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham.
Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincolns gettysburg address. The book uses lincolns notably short speech at gettysburg to examine his rhetoric overall. President abraham lincoln, one of the bestknown in american history. The gettysburg address is a speech by us president abraham lincoln, one of the best known in american history. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of thursday, november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincolns greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo.
Abraham lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on march 4, 1865, during his second inauguration as president of the united states. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in his diary. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including many teachers and academics. The dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, in november, 1863, followed a few short months after the roiling, acrid clouds of gun smoke dissipated, leaving a little crossroads town in pennsylvania heir to the human tragedy of over 7,000 corpses and 21,000 men suffering wounds. On november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in.
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Audio recording lincolns gettysburg address delivered at the dedication of the soldiers cemetery at gettysburg, november, 1863 lincolns gettysburg. Gettysburg address by abraham lincoln overdrive rakuten. Surrender at mclean house in appomattox court house, virginia. Lincoln was here for only twentyfour hours but it was one of the most historic visits of his presidency. Classics like the kansasnebraska speech, the lincoln douglas debates, and the gettysburg address, along with less familiar writings poignant letters to individual voters, notes to generals on military strategy, and stirring public speeches show the development of lincoln s thought on free labor, slavery, secession, the civil war, and. Jan 01, 2017 listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary audiobook by abraham lincoln.
Believed to be the second draft of the speech, president lincoln gave this copy to john hay, a white house assistant. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Nov 19, 2003 a reading of the gettysburg address wednesday marks the 140th anniversary of abraham lincoln s gettysburg address. Audio readings of abraham lincolns inaugural addresses and. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by lincoln. This speech is inscribed, along with lincolns second inaugural address, in the lincoln memorial in washington, d. Dec 03, 2012 the gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two minutes, and with 260 words gave what many consider the greatest speech in american history. Speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states.
To mark the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address, steve. Bruce zimmerman provides a look at the private side of abraham. This version is a straight reading of the speech no contextualising introduction, narrator doesnt try to put on lincoln s accent. Listen to abraham lincoln and civil war america by william e. The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln a speech on the occasion of the dedication of the national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania november 19, 1863 four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead upon the countrys bloodiest battlefield, abraham lincoln redefined american liberty and forever altered the course of the nation. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln available from rakuten kobo. Lincolns gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this. This address came to be regarded as one of the greatest speeches. Gettysburg address by abraham lincoln on free online audio. But i dont think lincoln had any problem projecting his voice to a large crowd.
Gettysburg address abraham lincoln audiobook and ebook. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of thursday, november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union armies. In merely 272 words, lincoln gave the nation a new birth of freedom by tracing its history to the dec. The gettysburg address was obviously originally conceived of as a speech and audio is definitely the best way to experience it and understand it. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincoln s gettysburg address.
Given by us president abraham lincoln on the battlefield november 19, 1863, after the hardfought, casualtyridden, and turningpoint civil war battle near gettysburg, pa. The gettysburg address is a masterpiece of american oratory. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Michael kramer in the gettysburg gospel, gabor boritt reconstructs what really happened in. The words of president abraham lincoln in the gettysburg address are as relevant and meaningful today as they were in 1863. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincolns gettysburg address. This particular kindle edition could use a formatting update as it was hard to read, although i know most of the book already. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, on november 19, 1863, during the american civil war. Abraham lincolns second inaugural address by abraham lincoln. Download the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln audiobook. Abraham lincoln s gettysburg address is a classic and a piece of history that defines the united states of america. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers. The gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln. The gettysburg address audiobook by 9781478961062 rakuten.
Lincolns arrival at gettysburg and the address itself to have left an audio recording of. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It remains without question the most memorable and memorized speech in american history. This is a plain text copy of abraham lincoln s gettysburg address, delivered on november 19, 1863, near the town of gettysburg, pn, to a gathering dedicating a national cemetery for the union soldiers who died at the battle of gettysburg. We know today that the highlight of the ceremony was the speech he delivered during the. Abraham lincoln delivered what is considered to be the most famous speech ever at the dedication of the cemetery at gettysburg pennsylvania on november 19, 1863. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the gettysburg address. Listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham. Abraham lincoln delivered what is considered to be the most famous speech ever at the dedication of the cemetery at gettysburg pennsylvania on november 19. Nov 19, 2015 on november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. Noted speeches of abraham lincoln full audiobook youtube.
In particular, wills compares lincolns speech to edward everetts. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead. The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln a speech on the occasion of the dedication of the national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania november 19, 1863 four score and seven years ago our fathers. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Abraham lincoln 18091865 lincoln s gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful. In contrast, johnny cash speaks rather than reads lincoln s words as lincoln himself might have done with quiet depth and dignity that builds to a noble, inspiring climax. Abraham lincoln speech audio download the united states of.
On november 19, 1863, abraham lincoln delivered the speech the gettysburg address at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union armies defeated those of the confederacy at the decisive battle of gettysburg. Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to. Putting lincolns gettysburg address in its original context. Hear johnny cash deliver lincolns gettysburg address open. Abraham lincoln 18091865 lincolns gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought. If youre a bit rusty on abraham lincolns gettysburg address, listen to singer johnny cash recite the famously brief speech in its entirety, above. Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to commemorate the union. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, on november 19, 1863, during the american civil war, four and a half months after the battle of. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was one of the most influential presidents of the usa, uniting the country and abolishing slavery after a terrible civil war. There are five known copies of this speech in lincoln s handwriting, each with a sligh. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincoln s gettysburg address. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful words ever spoken in american history. Jun 01, 2018 lincoln was here for only twentyfour hours but it was one of the most historic visits of his presidency. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full.
Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, with humility and gentle grit, guided his country through the most heartwrenching experience in its national history the civil war. The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln on free audio book. It is no wonder that he is considered by many historians to ha. On november 19, 1863, abraham lincoln delivered the speech the gettysburg address at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months. Gettysburg address gettysburg address audiobook, by abraham lincoln. While it doesnt detail out the entire civil war, lincoln s words are masterful. Listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary audiobook by abraham lincoln.