But Gettysburg has also been a symbol of America’s commitments to freedom and democracy, thanks to the immortal speech that Abraham Lincoln delivered there on Nov. 19, 1863.

The brevity of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address belies its depth; its power lies not only in what it says but in the silences it leaves for us to ponder.

Abraham Lincoln’s Legendary Gettysburg Address Promised ‘Government of the People, by the People, for the People’ The president’s humble speech, delivered on this day in 1863, was filled ...

Nov. 19 marks the 160th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, a speech that is as relevant as ever and always will be.

When President Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address 159 years ago, a Richmond teen was lucky enough to be there and shake the president’s hand.

An original, handwritten edition of the Gettysburg Address will be on display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from Nov. 18-28.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's original, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address will go on display Friday.

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address still speaks to us That great address is only 272 words long. It took Lincoln only two minutes or so to deliver. It will take you less time to read it.

The Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 19, 1863, at the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery.

Much longer than four score and seven years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered the most famous two-minute speech in history.