n just 272 words, Abraham Lincoln transformed a battlefield dedication into a defining moment in American history. The Gettysburg Address reframed the Civil War as a struggle for a “new birth of freedom” and re-anchored the United States to the principles of equality and democratic government.
This video explores:
• Why the speech was so short
• The political and military situation in 1863
• The deeper meaning behind Lincoln’s words
• How the Gettysburg Address changed the nation’s understanding of freedom and unity
More than a memorial speech, it became a statement of national purpose that still shapes America today.
