The Gettysburg Address is one of Lincoln's most well-known and quoted speeches. However, Abraham Lincoln was a great public speaker and gave many memorable speeches throughout his political career.
Lincoln's most famous speech by far is the Gettysburg Address (November 19, 1863). But he was also widely known for his debates with candidate Stephen Douglas in the 1858 Illinois Senatorial election, and for his Second Inaugural address in 1865, just a month before he was killed.
The debates with Douglas when they were running for the US Senate in Illinois attracted national attention and were a major factor in getting him nominated for president. His Gettysburg Address is one of the most Famous Speeches in American history and his two inaugural addresses are notable.
It is the Gettysburg Address that we remember as Lincoln's most famous speech. You'll find a link below to learn more about this remarkable and stirring bit of oration.
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Abraham Lincoln's most well-known speech is the Gettysburg Address.
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