Here are some things to think about as you do your research and read the text. Entertainment 150 years ago was much different from today. There were no movies, computers, television, radio or major sports. For entertainment people went to hear orators (Speakers) like Edward Everett. It was expected that they would speak for hours on end. Mr. Everett's speech that day lasted over two hours. President Lincoln's speech lasted a little over two minutes. Unfortunately there were no audio or video recorders to capture the speech. Of course the Gettysburg address lives on today. Mr. Everett's speech is forgotten. After you have read the speech, watched the video and checked out the site, tell us what you think of this speech which is considered to be one of the most important presidential speeches in American history.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
The Gettysburg Address
Here are some things to think about as you do your research and read the text. Entertainment 150 years ago was much different from today. There were no movies, computers, television, radio or major sports. For entertainment people went to hear orators (Speakers) like Edward Everett. It was expected that they would speak for hours on end. Mr. Everett's speech that day lasted over two hours. President Lincoln's speech lasted a little over two minutes. Unfortunately there were no audio or video recorders to capture the speech. Of course the Gettysburg address lives on today. Mr. Everett's speech is forgotten. After you have read the speech, watched the video and checked out the site, tell us what you think of this speech which is considered to be one of the most important presidential speeches in American history.
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This is a important peice of history, it changed the world in many ways. The document is a natural treasure. I love the "every man is equal" quote, cause we all have the same rights as anyone else. Noone is better than any other human being.
President Lincoln’s speech was inspiring and powerful. I now know why this speech is considered to be one of the most important presidential speeches in American history. This speech makes me want to have been alive in President Lincoln’s time.
-Brittany Wade
The Gettysburg address is one of the most important speeches of U.S history. I think one reason it’s so famous is because what it ties in with. It speaks about all the people that gave their lives to protect us and keep this country growing the way it already is. If those people didn’t give their lives for us those years then we wouldn't be here today. Another reason its famous is who wrote it, Abraham Lincoln. This man saved us in many ways and many people liked him for this very reason. I think writing the Gettysburg address made him twice as much famous then he already was. The Gettysburg address will live in probably for all of mankind.
Lincoln’s speech may have been short, but that is one of the most important speeches in our history. Lincoln didn’t just speak to the people of Gettysburg that day, he spoke to everyone. People today idolize that speech and strive to be as good as Lincoln. I wish that we could have a video or recording of him actually giving The Gettysburg Address. Lincoln seemed like a simple man and that is exactly how his speech was; short and simple.
I feel that the speech was very well planned and thought out. President Lincoln you can tell put his heart and soul into this speech. The speech was short and to the point. The heartfelt speech has now become a national treasure. This speech will forever be an important part of history.
Justin Hampton
I feel like that he put all he had into it. It was very well written. It was short but it got the point thru. And now after all these years it has become a national treasure.
Christopher White
I believe this speech is thought provoking in the sense that he speaks of equality and yet they are in a civil war about that very equality. He also speaks of the nation being divided and says that it may just be a test to see if they, as a nation, can agree on something so controversial. He even says that this type of war could happen to any nation and it would be up to them to decide whether they will split off as a nation or overcome their differences. Lastly, he believes that after the war there will be a new birth of freedom. Meaning he believes one day everyone will be free to lives their lives the God had intended.
~Mataabea Lawrence
Lincoln’s speech is one that not only speaks to the people of Gettysburg, who have suffered through so much loss, pain, and suffering due to the battle, but also to the American people as a whole. His speech was just over 2 minutes and yet it was so very powerful, motivational, and inspiring to those who had lost so much. This is why it is one of the most important presidential speeches, because it was not filled with a lot of fluff, it spoke to everyone, and was inspiring even to this day.
~Maddie Atkinson
To my thought, I feel that he has really explained his thoughts to the public. I don’t think anybody else could have put it better than Lincoln. This is one of the greatest speeches in American history.
Trayvon Butler
I think the Gettysburg speech was very great, it was an important speech. It says that all men should be created equally and I think that is very important. If Abraham Lincoln never said the speech, we probably wouldn’t be an equal country.
The Gettysburg Address is an extremely important speech. It symbolizes American freedom and pride as well as our nation's ability to recover from great losses. It will always be a vital moment in history.
The video was very interesting. I enjoyed the famous speech that Lincoln spoke. It is neat to have been there on the battle grounds. Me and my family go there every year My mom is from Gettysburg pa.
zayne bankson
Shaquadia Brown
This speech was very inspiring. This speech was very important to people. This is great that people remembers it from years ago. This has changed many lives.
Colin O’Melia
The Gettysburg address was an important piece of history no doubt, but a lot of the people miss the point of the speech. This speech took one of the most gruesome battles of the Eighteen Hundreds and he didn’t see it as that. He saw the battle of Gettysburg as a symbol a landmark something to look back on and see what Americans are willing to give up.
This speech is the greatest speech in the world. I like how is shows the Americans of the United States what we have been through. The speech really shows how we got back on our feet, and won some great and hard battles.
I think this speech was very inspiring and important. It seemed like all the north needed to win the war was a very inspiring speech. But this speech had key factors that were sort of the north admitting its faults.
The Gettysburg dress in one of the many important speeches in history. I think it was very well thought and took a while to write. It's very interesting and it has many good points.
Emily Edwards
The Gettysburg Address is sounds really interesting. Especially, if you like learning about history. Our founding fathers did a noble thing. If you want a better understanding, of how Abraham Lincoln relates to the Gettysburg Address then check out this video.
The Gettysburg Address is an inspiring speech, it was made to give a little bit of history of our country. I think that this speech was remembered because of the way it was spoken and said during the time that he gave it to the colonist and fellow veterans. It is always an amazing day to remember this speech because it inspires many to look up and follow their dreams.
-Cassie Hedgepeth
The Gettysburg Address was short, yet powerful. The speech is such an important part of American history that its still talked about today. I'm sure Lincoln inspired most Americans to be great.
Holly Cook
Abraham's speech is considered one of the greatest speech of all times. I can see why it is. It is important because it talks about the men who fought for us. This speech just proves that it dose'nt matter how short or small something is it can still have just as much power.
The Gettysburg address is and still an important pieces to America History.This speech is important to many family, and friends that lost their love one in war. This is symbol of American History,
The Gettysburg Address is a very good piece of American History. His speech is inspiring and makes me want to have a voice to say what's right and what is wrong or what needs to be changed.
Steven Cutchins
The Gettysburg Address is by the people, of the people, and for the people. I think it is educational. Abraham Lincoln was one of the most important people in the history of the Gettysburg Address.
Holden Hyler
The Gettysburg Address is a important part of history. Abraham's speech was called the greatest speech of all time. His speech inspired many people.
This important peice of history, is change in many ways. The Gettysburgh address is one of the most important speech of the U.S. The Gettydburgh address tells us and gives us important information about how people live there lives and how they repersent the U.S in many ways.
I believe the Gettysburg Address is a very important part of America's history. It was written and presented in a time of America that was not fair or equal and in battle with each other. The speech shows the importance of unifying America and the great things to come of it.
The Gettysburg Address was one of the most powerful speeches in American History. It inspired a lot of people back then and a lot in our time period. The speech didn't point any fingers at anyone, but it admired all the men that served in the Civil war. It inspired our people to unify into one nation. Not with just Confederate states or Union States.
Josh Edwards
That speech was something really special. It honored the fallen soldier in a great way. It told about Lincoln's mission for the soldier that showed that he cared about his people. The Gettysburg Address is a piece of history we should never forget.
Imani Horsley
Zach Reese
Today 150 years ago was the day of freedom for many people. Lincoln was one of the best presidents, in my opinion, because he freed the slaves and made the country one again. They did not have any rights until the Civil Rights Movement and are still disrespected today and will be until God comes.
I think that this speech is one of the most important. Not only did it honor the fallen soldiers, but it stated Lincolns mission to not let them die in vein. Abraham let the people know his mission and that the deaths were honorable and they died for a cause. Even though this speech was rushed because they let Lincoln in last minute it is one of the best speeches by a president.
Trey King
The Gettysburg Address was one of the most important speeches of all time because is talked about the Civil War. The author of the Gettysburg Address is Abraham Lincoln and during the Civil War he was the leader of the group that won. Abraham The Speech was inspiring and powerful. Abraham freed the slavesand became president after the Civil War.
-Albert Rawles
This is a very important part of history. If it wasn't for what happen that day things wouldn't be the way they are today. All thinks to President Abe Lincoln.
Jesse Holloway
The Gettysburg Address, I believe, is a very important speech in our history, even 150 years later. The crazy thing is that hardly anyone remembers that the main speaker for that day was Edward Everett. This speech helps us, as Americans, to remember those who have fallen in war. That speech will forever hold a place close to America's heart.
The Gettysburg Address is obviously a very important part of our history. It has been a part of America for years now, and it has a lot of meaning to us. It represents so much for America's people. Such as our freedoms, being equal and thanking the ones who have risked their life in the civil war for us. To this day we still learn and thank the Gettysburg Address. If it wasn't for all of the brave men, Abraham Lincoln, and most of history we wouldn't have the equality we have today.
The Gettysburg Address is very important to this country. So many solider dead for our county. I’m just glad that have a secrete ground where they can be berried.
This was a very important event in history. Lincoln's speech spoke to everyone and was down to heart. Our country definitely would not be what it is today without the Gettysburg Address. Its to bad Lincoln isn't around today because he was a very smart leader.
The Gettysburg address is one of the important speeches of our home (U.S. of A.). I think it shows how brave people are in the world we live in. The most powerful man in American gave a 2 minute speech and it over powered the 2 hour speech. Even though it was 2 minutes long, it means a lot.
-Samantha Albert
Taijii Skeeter
The Gettysburg is very important in American History. It is very inspiring to so many people. A lot of the of the Marines had died for our country. I'm happy it has been part of America for years.
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