Gettysburg Address - Heath Powers | Library

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In what context did Lincoln deliver the address?

At a political rally

When signing the Emancipation Proclamation

At the dedication of a cemetery

During a battle

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Identified its location on a map

Established a monument there

Made it sacred or holy

Declared its importance

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We lack the ability to change history.

Only the dead have power now.

Efforts are not good enough anymore.

Human efforts can't truly honor the sacrifice.

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To honor those who died in battle

To emphasize equality for all

To promote a new war

To criticize opposing views