Gettysburg Address | Primary Source Essentials

How did President Lincoln outline his view of democracy in the Gettysburg Address? In this rapid-fire episode of BRI’s Primary Source Essentials, learn how President Lincoln appealed to all Americans to preserve and fulfill the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government. Discover the main points discussed in the Gettysburg Address and how this document showcased President Lincoln's view on democracy.
Have you ever wanted to quickly grasp the most important aspects of Primary Sources? BRI's new 'Primary Source Essentials' series provides swift, 2-3 minute looks at the vital parts of key Primary Sources from American history! ‘Primary Source Essentials ’are the perfect introduction to large, daunting documents and sources and can easily be supplemented by BRI’s various 'Close Read' and 'Homework Help' videos.
00:00:00 - 00:00:10 - Introduction
00:00:10 - 00:00:35 - General Lee and General Meade in Gettysburg
00:00:35- 00:00:48 - Lincoln In Gettysburg
00:00:48 - 00:01:44 - The Gettysburg Address
00:01:45 - 00:02:13 - Recap
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Gettysburg Address Annotated: billofrightsinstitute.org/act...
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