What was the tone of the Gettysburg Address?

President Abraham Lincoln delivered the "Gettysburg Address" on November 19, 1863. This was in the middle of the Civil War. The occasion of the speech was the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. read more

There's an excellent book written on the history of the Gettysburg Address - the Gettysburg Gospel - which explores the changing interpretation and changing position of the Gettysburg Address in U.S. culture. read more

President Abraham Lincoln delivered the "Gettysburg Address" on November 19, 1863. This was in the middle of the Civil War. The occasion of the speech was the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Since this was the dedication of a memorial and burial ground of fallen soldiers, the occasion was solemn. read more