Why is the Gettysburg Address important today and in1863?
This is in short something to memmorize about it’s importance: It pretty much just redefined the Civil War as not only a struggle for the Union, but also as a new birth of freedom that would bring equality to all of Americas’ people, and that would created a unified nation where states’ rights were no longer dominant. The themes and values of the Gettysberg Address, namely freedom and democracy, transcend time. It is always worth remembering the ideals upon which your nation is founded. The emphasis Lincoln places on democracy in his final triplet, \”government of the people, by the people, for the people\” continues to speak to citizens, serving as a constant reminder that we all have a part to play in ensuring our nation remains democratic, and we have been given a voice which we should use for the betterment of the county. The government should always act in the interests of its people – and when it does not, it is time for a change. And it is not only about this, it is also about s
