“Abraham Lincoln: a

savior to his country”

By Sydnie McGue

The day was Thursday, November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg, PA. This was almost 5 months after the bloodiest battle in American History. The battle of Gettysburg lasted 3 short days and left the town with over 50,000 deaths from the Northern and Southern armies. Even after 5 months there were still dead bodies in their fields and streets. The town needed a savior and someone to help them move on. The town needed President Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln was invited to Gettysburg to help dedicate the Soldiers National Cemetery. This cemetery wasn’t only made to bury the dead, it was also made to honor the people who fought for their country. Even though Edward Everett was the main speaker, Lincoln’s speech will always be remembered. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was less than 250 words and nearly 5 minutes long. We all know the beginning, “Four score and seven years ago…”. And how can we forget the ending, “…government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.”

President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address became one of the greatest speeches in American history. The words of the Gettysburg Address healed the people of Gettysburg and the people of our nation. Our God, flag and country were all there that day, assuring us that “these honored dead, shall not have died in vain.”