Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by. It remains without question the most memorable and memorized speech in american history. Noted speeches of abraham lincoln full audiobook youtube. Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to. Given by us president abraham lincoln on the battlefield november 19, 1863, after the hardfought, casualtyridden, and turningpoint civil war battle near gettysburg, pa.
Gettysburg address by abraham lincoln overdrive rakuten. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincolns gettysburg address. Putting lincolns gettysburg address in its original context. Abraham lincoln s gettysburg address is a classic and a piece of history that defines the united states of america.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Gettysburg address gettysburg address audiobook, by abraham lincoln. Jun 01, 2018 lincoln was here for only twentyfour hours but it was one of the most historic visits of his presidency. Gettysburg address by abraham lincoln on free online audio. On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the freshly dug graves of union dead. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincolns gettysburg address. If youre a bit rusty on abraham lincolns gettysburg address, listen to singer johnny cash recite the famously brief speech in its entirety, above. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. 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. Abraham lincoln gettysburg address american rhetoric. 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. Listen to the gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln, librivox community for free with a 30 day free trial. This address came to be regarded as one of the greatest speeches. The gettysburg address audiobook by abraham lincoln.
The gettysburg address is a masterpiece of american oratory. On november 19, 1863, abraham lincoln delivered the speech the gettysburg address at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months. 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. 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. 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.
It was delivered at the dedication of the soldiers. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in. 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. It is no wonder that he is considered by many historians to ha. The words of president abraham lincoln in the gettysburg address are as relevant and meaningful today as they were in 1863. The gettysburg address by abraham lincoln free ebook.
Actor sam waterston reads the speech, which was written to commemorate the union. Jan 01, 2017 listen to gettysburg address 150th anniversary audiobook by abraham lincoln. On november 19, 1863, abraham lincoln delivered the speech the gettysburg address at the dedication of the soldiers national cemetery in gettysburg, pennsylvania, four and a half months after the union armies defeated those of the confederacy at the decisive battle of gettysburg. This version is a straight reading of the speech no contextualising introduction, narrator doesnt try to put on lincoln s accent. Speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham. Aug 25, 2014 listen to the gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham lincoln, librivox community for free with a 30 day free trial.
The gettysburg address audiobook by 9781478961062 rakuten. This speech is inscribed, along with lincolns second inaugural address, in the lincoln memorial in washington, d. In particular, wills compares lincolns speech to edward everetts. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful. Believed to be the second draft of the speech, president lincoln gave this copy to john hay, a white house assistant. Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two. Abraham lincoln speech audio download the united states of. Lincolns gettysburg address by abraham lincoln free ebook. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of the most powerful words ever spoken in american history.
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On november 19, 1863, in 272 words delivered among the. The gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full. Lincolns arrival at gettysburg and the address itself to have left an audio recording of. Surrender at mclean house in appomattox court house, virginia. 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. 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. 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. We know today that the highlight of the ceremony was the speech he delivered during the. 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. Abraham lincolns second inaugural address by abraham lincoln. Abraham lincoln 18091865 was one of the most influential presidents of the usa, uniting the country and abolishing slavery after a terrible civil war. Audio readings of abraham lincolns inaugural addresses and. Download the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln audiobook. 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.
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. Hear johnny cash deliver lincolns gettysburg address open. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including many teachers and academics. On november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. 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.
There are five known copies of this speech in lincoln s handwriting, each with a sligh. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the gettysburg address. Gettysburg address abraham lincoln audiobook and ebook. If youre looking to get an a or if youre just curious this audio will put you ahead of the class. 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.
February 12, 1809 april 15, 1865 was an american statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the united states. Pulitzer prize, general nonfiction, 1993there is perhaps no more compelling example of the power of words than lincoln s gettysburg address. Audio recording lincolns gettysburg address delivered at the dedication of the soldiers cemetery at gettysburg, november, 1863 lincolns gettysburg. The transcript above is known as the bliss copy, the widely adopted version of lincoln s gettysburg address. It was delivered by lincoln during the american civil war, on the afternoon of.
Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Abraham lincoln delivered his second inaugural address on march 4, 1865, during his second inauguration as president of the united states. 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. Listen to abraham lincoln and civil war america by william e. 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. This particular kindle edition could use a formatting update as it was hard to read, although i know most of the book already. However, the version quoted about is likely not the version delivered by lincoln. At a time when victory over the secessionists in the american civil war was within days and slavery was near. Michael kramer in the gettysburg gospel, gabor boritt reconstructs what really happened in.
Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln by abraham lincoln available from rakuten kobo. 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 brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. The gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. A reading of the gettysburg address wednesday marks the 140th anniversary of abraham lincolns gettysburg address. Lincoln was here for only twentyfour hours but it was one of the most historic visits of his presidency. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. There are five known copies of this speech in lincolns handwriting, each with a sligh. President abraham lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in. Hay accompanied lincoln to gettysburg and briefly referred to the speech in his diary. But i dont think lincoln had any problem projecting his voice to a large crowd. 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 gettysburg address 150th anniversary by abraham. Lincolns gettysburg address was written for the dedication of the. To mark the 150th anniversary of the gettysburg address, steve. President abraham lincoln, one of the bestknown in american history. The gettysburg address is a speech by us president abraham lincoln, one of the best known in american history. Lincoln at gettysburg audiobook garry wills audible. Bruce zimmerman provides a look at the private side of abraham. On november 19, 1863, at the dedication of the national cemetery at gettysburg, the first and featured speaker, edward everett, spoke for two hours. Abraham lincoln then stood and spoke for about two minutes, and with 260 words gave what many consider the greatest speech in american history. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincolns greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo. 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. 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. 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.
Nov 19, 2015 on november 19th, 1863, president abraham lincoln delivered one of the most famous speeches in american history. Dec 03, 2012 the gettysburg address by president abraham lincoln full audio book the gettysburg address is the most famous speech of u. In merely 272 words, lincoln gave the nation a new birth of freedom by tracing its history to the dec. At a time when victory over the secessionists in the. To my ear, jeff daniels reading is somewhat fast and shrill, while sam waterstons is hesitant and flat. Listen to speeches and writings of abraham lincoln audiobook by abraham.
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. Listen to the gettysburg address perspectives on lincoln s greatest speech by available from rakuten kobo. 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. 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. The book uses lincolns notably short speech at gettysburg to examine his rhetoric overall. Fewer still have read or heard of the emancipation proclamation or pericles funeral oration, including. This magnificent book is a stunning exploration of some of 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.
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