POSTED: 3:45 p.m. MT November 19, 1863
"United we stand, divided we fall"
GETTYSBURG, Penn., United States President Abraham Lincoln dedicated the graves of thousands of soldiers who fell in defending their America this afternoon. In the dedication, Mr. Lincoln expressed the sorrow that our nation feels as human equality has ripped our nation in two halves.
The address flowed between the roots of America’s beginnings to the current tragedy of war. "This war is not over yet. Nothing we say can consecrate this ground and make it hallowed. We need to get out there and make it so those who died did not die in vain," said Lincoln. A new freedom of unity was a major focus of the speech.
"I do not know of the future of America, but the world will not remember what is spoken today. What they will care about is the hearts and the valor of those fighting that is founded in the desire for freedom and liberty," remarked Lincoln after his speech was delivered.
3 comments:
Good job Lee. You put a whole heck of a lot more thought into these than I am able to in 5 minutes! In the last sentence you said "remarked Lincoln" and I think Preston told us to always use the word said. BUT I COULD BE WRONG!!! You did great though.
I thought you did a good job, it had the main facts of the speech. You used quotes very well. Good job!!
very impressive! You're really a great writer! :) Nice work on the lead! Nice quotes as well! ;)
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