Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two minutes, and with 260 words gave what many consider the greatest speech in american history. Download the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln audiobook. Abraham lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on march 4, 1865, during his second inauguration as president of the united states. Abraham lincoln and civil war america by william e. While it doesnt detail out the entire civil war, lincoln s words are masterful. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by lincoln.
This address came to be regarded as one of the greatest speeches. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln available from rakuten kobo. Audio recording lincolns gettysburg address delivered at the dedication of the soldiers cemetery at gettysburg, november, 1863 lincolns gettysburg. Jan 01, 2017 listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary audiobook by abraham lincoln. We know today that the highlight of the ceremony was the speech he delivered during the cemeterys dedication, the short speech that became the gettysburg address.
The gettysburg address abraham lincoln 1809 1865 it was a cloudy november day in 1863 when thousands gathered to hear renowned orator edward everett dedicate a national cemetary at the site of a pivotal battle early in july of that year. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, on november 19, 1863, during the american civil war. Given by us president abraham lincoln on the battlefield november 19, 1863, after the hardfought, casualtyridden, and turningpoint civil war battle near gettysburg, pa. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was one of the most influential presidents of the usa, uniting the country and abolishing slavery after a terrible civil war.
On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the. February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states. To mark the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address, steve. This speech is inscribed, along with lincolns second inaugural address, in the lincoln memorial in washington, d. Believed to be the second draft of the speech, president lincoln gave this copy to john hay, a white house assistant. The gettysburg address was obviously originally conceived of as a speech and audio is definitely the best way to experience it and understand it. Aug 25, 2014 listen to the gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln, librivox community for free with a 30 day free trial. Abraham lincoln 18091865 lincolns gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free.
President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in united states history. There are five known copies of this speech in lincoln s handwriting, each with a sligh. Lincolns arrival at gettysburg and the address itself to have left an audio recording of. Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two. If youre a bit rusty on abraham lincolns gettysburg address, listen to singer johnny cash recite the famously brief speech in its entirety, above. Classics like the kansasnebraska speech, the lincoln douglas debates, and the gettysburg address, along with less familiar writings poignant letters to individual voters, notes to generals on military strategy, and stirring public speeches show the development of lincoln s thought on free labor, slavery, secession, the civil war, and. The gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincoln s greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham.
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Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to commemorate the union. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. The gettysburg address, delivered by lincoln on november 19, 1863, in the aftermath of a narrow, bloody union victory at the battle of gettysburg, is. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by. Michael kramer in the gettysburg gospel, gabor boritt reconstructs what really happened in. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincolns gettysburg address. Hear johnny cash deliver lincolns gettysburg address open. The book uses lincolns notably short speech at gettysburg to examine his rhetoric overall.
The gettysburg address is a masterpiece of american oratory. Nov 19, 2015 on november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. It remains without question the most memorable and memorized speech in american history. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful words ever spoken in american history. This is a plain text copy of abraham lincolns gettysburg address, delivered on november 19, 1863, near the town of gettysburg, pn, to a gathering dedicating a national cemetery for the union. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of thursday, november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union armies. In particular, wills compares lincolns speech to edward everetts. Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to. Lincoln s gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. The dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, in november, 1863, followed a few short months after the roiling, acrid clouds of gun smoke dissipated, leaving a little crossroads town in pennsylvania heir to the human tragedy of over 7,000 corpses and 21,000 men suffering wounds.
Gettysburg address by abraham lincoln overdrive rakuten. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers. In merely 272 words, lincoln gave the nation a new birth of freedom by tracing its history to the dec. Abraham lincoln speech audio download the united states of. Abraham lincoln delivered what is considered to be the most famous speech ever at the dedication of the cemetery at gettysburg pennsylvania on november 19, 1863. This particular kindle edition could use a formatting update as it was hard to read, although i know most of the book already.
At a time when victory over the secessionists in the american civil war was within days and slavery was near. In contrast, johnny cash speaks rather than reads lincoln s words as lincoln himself might have done with quiet depth and dignity that builds to a noble, inspiring climax. President abraham lincoln, one of the bestknown in american history. Abraham lincoln gettysburg address american rhetoric. Gettysburg address abraham lincoln audiobook and ebook. There are five known copies of this speech in lincolns handwriting, each with a sligh. Abraham lincoln, the 16th president of the united states, with humility and gentle grit, guided his country through the most heartwrenching experience in its national history the civil war. We know today that the highlight of the ceremony was the speech he delivered during the. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead upon the countrys bloodiest battlefield, abraham lincoln redefined american liberty and forever altered the course of.
Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in his diary. Lincolns gettysburg address was written for the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pa only four and a half months after the famous battle that would turn the tide of the civil war. Abraham lincoln 18091865 lincoln s gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation. Putting lincolns gettysburg address in its original context. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful. At a time when victory over the secessionists in the. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Classics like the kansasnebraska speech, the lincolndouglas debates, and the gettysburg address, along with less familiar writings poignant letters to individual voters, notes to generals on military. To my ear, jeff daniels reading is somewhat fast and shrill, while sam waterstons is hesitant and flat. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including many teachers and academics. Abraham lincolns second inaugural address by abraham lincoln. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincolns gettysburg address. On november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. A reading of the gettysburg address wednesday marks the 140th anniversary of abraham lincolns gettysburg address. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the gettysburg address.
On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead upon the countrys bloodiest battlefield, abraham lincoln redefined american liberty and forever altered the course of the nation. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of thursday, november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union. This is a plain text copy of abraham lincoln s gettysburg address, delivered on november 19, 1863, near the town of gettysburg, pn, to a gathering dedicating a national cemetery for the union soldiers who died at the battle of gettysburg. Audio readings of abraham lincolns inaugural addresses and. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincoln s gettysburg address. Listen to the gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln, librivox community for free with a 30 day free trial. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead. Lincolns gettysburg address, given november 19, 1863 on the battlefield near gettysburg, pennsylvania, usa four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincolns greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo.
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This version is a straight reading of the speech no contextualising introduction, narrator doesnt try to put on lincoln s accent. Listen to abraham lincoln and civil war america by william e. If youre looking to get an a or if youre just curious this audio will put you ahead of the class. On november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, the first and featured speaker, edward everett, spoke for two hours. The words of president abraham lincoln in the gettysburg address are as relevant and meaningful today as they were in 1863. President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in. Nov 19, 2003 a reading of the gettysburg address wednesday marks the 140th anniversary of abraham lincoln s gettysburg address.
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Abraham lincoln s gettysburg address is a classic and a piece of history that defines the united states of america. Bruce zimmerman provides a look at the private side of abraham. Gettysburg address gettysburg address audiobook, by abraham lincoln. It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, on november 19, 1863, during the american civil war, four and a half months after the battle of. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of. Noted speeches of abraham lincoln full audiobook youtube. The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln a speech on the occasion of the dedication of the national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania november 19, 1863 four score and seven years ago our fathers. Listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary audiobook by abraham lincoln. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincoln s gettysburg address.
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