The Gettysburg Address: The Two-Minute Speech That Saved America

The Gettysburg Address: The Two-Minute Speech That Saved America

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The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, redefined the American Civil War as a global struggle for democracy. Despite initial mixed reactions, it inspired Union troops and shaped US foreign policy. Its ideals of liberty and equality continue to influence global pro-democracy movements. The speech is more widely recognized than the Declaration of Independence for articulating America's core values.

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