Address Of Hon. Edward Everett, At The Consecration Of The National Cemetery At Gettysburg, 19th November, 1863 (1864) - Edward Everett - Bog

The book ""Address Of Hon. Edward Everett, At The Consecration Of The National Cemetery At Gettysburg, 19th November, 1863 (1864)"" is a historical document written by Edward Everett. It is a speech that he delivered on November 19, 1863, at the dedication ceremony of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The cemetery was established to honor the soldiers who had died during the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place from July 1 to July 3, 1863, during the American Civil War.In his speech, Everett praised the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the battle. He also spoke about the significance of the war and its impact on the nation. The speech is widely considered to be one of the most important and influential speeches in American history. It is often compared to Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which was also delivered at the dedication ceremony.The book provides readers with a firsthand account of the dedication ceremony and the speeches that were delivered. It also offers insight into the attitudes and beliefs of the time period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War, or the art of public speaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.