How Do You Interpret The Gettysburg Address?
Perhaps the most famous speech ever given by President Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address was given on November 19, 1863. The speech was just over two minutes in length, and widely considered to be one of the best Presidential speeches ever given. Despite some inconsistencies among the various versions that exist, the strength of Lincoln’s words are undeniable even today. Read the Gettysburg Address several times. The easier the words flow as you read them, the easier it will be for you to understand what he’s saying in content rather than simply in context. Keeping in mind that this speech was given during the Civil War and what this war meant to the future of the country, rereading it several times will provide a deeper understanding. Examine all 5 existing versions of the Gettysburg Address to note any existing differences in meaning. Given the lack of technology at the time, and Lincoln’s own inconsistencies it has been difficult for historians to determine which version of th
