The Message of the Gettysburg Address In 1863, the sixteenth President of the United States found himself engulfed by a horrific civil war and in leading his people to victory, Abraham Lincoln found himself in a predicament that required a well thought out motivational presentation. He found that opportunity with the address at Gettysburg. President Lincoln knew his people were dissatisfied with the loss of so many comrades and knew there must be a way he …showed first 75 words of 908 total…

…showed last 75 words of 908 total…elements. In delivery the speech clearly communicated a message to an audience that comprehended the content and put that message to proper use. Having said that, I can only quote the great Abe Lincoln in saying "these dead shall not have died in vain" 2 and we should take this opportunity of life as we know it and live in thanks for those that have died before us. 2http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/readings/gettysburg.txt