Why did Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?
President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers Cemetery on the grounds of the Battle of Gettysburg. In his speech Lincoln told the world that the United States would continue to fight so that the world, not just the U.S., could enjoy freedom and equality. This occasion was an important opportunity for the President to honor all those who given their lives during the Battle as well as to have his thoughts about the war made known.
