Learn the story behind the Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in American history. After a major Civil War battle, President Abraham Lincoln spoke just 271 words—but those words still inspire people today. He reminded...

In this video, you’ll learn about the Gettysburg Address—one of the most famous speeches in American history. President Abraham Lincoln gave this speech in 1863 during the Civil War. He spoke at a place called Gettysburg, where a big and...

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...

President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address redefined the Civil War, emphasizing democracy and equality, and remains a cornerstone of American ideals.

Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.

This video explores allusion, a literary technique that briefly mentions well-known references to convey deeper meanings. It emphasizes the importance of audience knowledge for effective allusions, using examples from Charles Dickens,...

Dr. Forrester reads and explains the meaning of the Gettysburg Address; President Abraham Lincoln’s famous words during the Civil War.

In this video the student will learn techniques for delivering a speech.

Dr. Forrester reviews key events of the Civil War and discusses changes in the South resulting from the war.

An addition to Ken Burns, "Learn the Address" campaign, where Americans read the Gettysburg Address.

The Gettysburg Address with titles. (and a little acoustic strumming). Uploaded on November 19, 2018, 155 years to the day after Abraham Lincoln delivered it.

An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.

In 1861, the Civil War was a conflict that threatened to permanently divide the United States. Without President Abraham Lincoln's leadership, courage and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist. From...

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the Gettysburg...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Pennsylvania.

It’s got fewer words than the average rap song, and takes less time to read than it does to boil an egg. So how did the Gettysburg Address inspire a global movement for democratic change that’s still shaping our lives today?

An animated video featuring the iconic speech of Abraham Lincoln given during the American Civil War.

Here's the story of the humble beginnings of one of the most famous and beloved speeches in American history, The Gettysburg Address.

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the documents...