n just 272 words, Abraham Lincoln transformed a battlefield dedication into a defining moment in American history. The Gettysburg Address reframed the Civil War as a struggle for a “new birth of freedom” and re-anchored the United States to the principles of equality and democratic government.<br /><br />This video explores:<br />• Why the speech was so short<br />• The political and military situation in 1863<br />• The deeper meaning behind Lincoln’s words<br />• How the Gettysburg Address changed the nation’s understanding of freedom and unity<br /><br />More than a memorial speech, it became a statement of national purpose that still shapes America today.
