Glossary term
Gettysburg Address
1863 speech by Abraham Lincoln redefining the Civil War as a fight for equality and liberty.
Historical context
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The battle, won by the Union, is widely considered the Civil War's turning point, leading to an ultimate victory of the Union and the preservation of the nation.