How Well Do You Know The Gettysburg Address?

Portrait of American President Abraham Lincoln painted by George P. Healy, mid-1860s.
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Seven score and eighteen years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered the most famous speech in United States history. Although politicians worldwide quote the Gettysburg Address, back then, it was nothing more than another speech. The facts surrounding Lincoln’s statments may surprise you.

Not only was the speech shorter than most people believe, but also Lincoln wasn’t the only orator at the event. If you knew that already, you may want to take this quiz about the Gettysburg Address. How much do you know about the circumstances surrounding Lincoln’s most famous address?

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