For today’s blog, I’d like you to offer a brief, rhetorical analysis of Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.” In your response, you should discuss the background situation for the speech and how this situation affects what Lincoln says. You should pay attention to audience and how Lincoln tries to persuade his particular audience. Who does the piece seem addressed to? What techniques of language or allusion does Lincoln use to persuade his listeners? Finally, think about any constraints Lincoln might have faced. Are there things that limited what he could say, perhaps due to the historical background, the particular situation, or his desire to persuade?
From the tone and words in Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address”, I could tell that he was trying to encourage his audience. The background of the “Gettysburg Address” is based on the Battle of Gettysburg which was an important battle of the American Civil War and where many Union soldiers died. Based on the background, the audience was Union soldiers and the purpose was to reinforce the North’s commitment to winning the war and keeping the nation united after the big loss. One way of persuasion that Lincoln tries to use is sadness and grief when talking about the fallen soldiers and how they will set aside a portion of the field for the soldiers and to not let their lives die in vain. Maybe his job as president might have limited what Lincoln would have said to the soldiers and also the situation itself might have limited it because of the lives lost.
Considered the turning point of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg took place when the Confederates were essentially dominating the Union in war. Many people were exhausted by the duration of the war and saddened by the lives lost. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address helped to lift the spirits of the people and assured them that the people who lost their lives in war did not die in vain. He provided solace to a mourning audience and persuaded them to reignite the flame of war. This speech was addressed to all Americans. Figurative language and rhetoric are incredibly powerful tools in writing that can emphasize the words’ meaning. Lincoln uses frequent repetition of the word “we” to encourage unity of the people at a time when everything felt divided. In his speech he redefined his idea that this war was not just for the Union, but a fight for a united America and equality and freedom for everyone. Lincoln also alludes to the creation of America stating, “four score and seven years ago.” This allusion perfectly describes America’s resilient nature and encourages the people now to mirror that same resilience.
The “Gettysburg Address” took place in Gettysburg which is in Southern Pennsylvania where a great battle had just been fought for three days with massive casualties on both sides. The Union lost 23,000 soldiers and the Confederacy lost 28,000 soldiers. They planned on dedicating a portion of the battlefield as a National Soldiers’ Cemetery. 15,000-20,000 people from both sides of the Civil War showed up to hear Lincoln and David Wills’ speech. Therefore, Lincoln was constrained in his speech as people on both sides of the war lost many people who were fighting for what they believed in and Lincoln didn’t want to disrespect the Confederate Soldiers (even though they were on the opposing side) because they to were trying to fight for what they believed to be right and just. He persuades his audience by beginning with how the nation was formed from justice and how it was on the foundation that all men were created equal, which is another way that Lincoln could respect all of the soldiers who lost their lives instead of just the Union soldiers. He mentions that the living can’t consecrate the ground but the dead already had. It is the duty of the living to dedicate their lives to continue the fight that both soldiers started and so they won’t die in vain. He explains that everyone should continue to fight for freedom.
Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” is one of the shortest, but also one of the most famous speeches in American history. He delivered this speech midway through the Civil War. He wrote it to commemorate a soldier cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He used this speech to reassure his soldiers that preserving the Union was still a cause worth fighting for. This speech was timely, as the enlistment period was coming up, in which soldiers could choose to leave or reenlist for another year. Lincoln’s speech was successful, and he was able to gain even more support for the war effort. This piece is clearly addressed to the soldiers fighting on both sides of the war. He is persuasive in his allusion to the founding fathers. This was a subtle tactic to remind the audience that America was built on the idea of liberty and freedom. Both sides believed they were fighting to regain this. Also, by not specifying that this was a Union cemetery only, he hinted that he ultimately wanted the country to reunite. Because Confederate soldiers were there, Lincoln avoided topics that they would have opposing beliefs about. He was trying to stay as neutral as possible when he delivered his address.
Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” is based off of the Battle of Gettysburg which is considered to be the turning point of the Civil War. Lincoln gave this speech to give people hope. He was trying to unite everyone and assure everyone that the people that they lost were not going to be forgotten nor would these losses be meaningless. Lincoln was addressing the soldiers on both sides of the war. The tone that Lincoln used is extremely uplifting and his use of “we” is very powerful. Lincoln opens his speech by mentioning how America became free and how we did it together and as equals. He then goes on to question if the country could survive this war if it continued which was probably eye-opening to everyone who was listening. Lincoln was direct and straight to the point in this speech, but not aggressive by any means, which was probably a very difficult thing to do.
In his “Gettysburg Address”, President Abraham Lincoln addresses the public while they are gathered for the dedication of a cemetery at the site of one of the Civil War’s most gruesome battles. During his speech, Lincoln alludes to the values that were articulated in the Declaration of Independence in order to appeal to his audience’s patriotism. In doing so, Lincoln aims to rejuvenate the spirit of the Union’s supporters, for their morale was drained after experiencing such drastic losses at Gettysburg. Furthermore, Lincoln’s allusion to the Declaration of Independence appeals to his audience’s shared history in order to promote unity. This unity is further developed through his usage of inclusive phrases such as, “we have come” and “it is for us” that serve to remind the audience that he is experiencing the same difficulties that they are. Because Lincoln’s ultimate hope was that the Confederacy would be reunited with the Union, he was restrained from vilifying the Confederacy and its soldiers.
The “Gettysburg Address” was a speech given by president Abraham Lincoln following the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle was one of the bloodiest of the entire Civil War, and the Union soldiers defeated General Robert E. Lee’s attempted invasion of the North. It was a pivotal point in the war, and it led to the Union to finally declaring victory over the Confederates. Following this battle on, Lincoln was given the opportunity to speak at the dedication ceremony at the National Cemetery of Gettysburg to honor those who had died. The other public speaker at this event, Edward Everett, spoke for two hours. Lincoln delivered his address in under two minutes. Making his speech so short compared to Everett’s, was definitely a way to make each and every word he said feel more significant. Nothing got lost in translation and no one was likely to doze off while he talked because he was able to condense his message so much. He also alludes the Declaration of Independence in a few ways by using the quote “all men are created equal” to apply to slavery. He definitely had a lot of challenges when writing this speech because he had a lot of people that disagreed with him. Additionally, a lot of people lost their lives, so making sure to be respectful and appropriate with his language was very important as well.
The “Gettysburg Address” was delivered by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg took place. Although the “Gettysburg Address” lasted two minutes and consisted of only 272 words, it left a lasting impression and is regarded as one of the most important presidential speeches. From the background, it seems as though Lincoln was addressing the whole nation, showing respect for those who had died and dedicating a portion of the battlefield to be a cemetery for soldiers. A big part of this speech was honoring those who had died, saying that their deaths were for an important cause and that the soldiers must fulfill that cause. Lincoln ended his speech emphasizing the birth of a new freedom that will come from winning the war. His speech was able to reunite the Union due to Lincoln’s focus on those who had already died; death and sadness motivated the Union to keep fighting. Because Lincoln was addressing both sides of the war, he had to be careful how he went about inspiring soldiers to keep fighting.
The context of the Battle of Gettysburg being a major turning point for the Union in the Civil War helps to understand the significance of Abraham Lincoln’s speech delivered at the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Upon his speech, the Union was being defeated by the Confederacy and many were losing hope; therefore, his speech is directed to the many hopeless, fearful, and tired Americans ready to give up. Lincoln uses Pathos appeal to push for them to continue fighting for equality and freedom for all Americans. By including the word “we” in his speech, he includes everyone in the war, even those who are not fighting, insinuating that this is an issue that everyone should care about fighting for. Although this speech is much shorter than others, it actually makes his point stick so much more because he doesn’t try to use eloquent language to persuade his audience. His allusion to the Declaration of Independence also created a sense of unity and urge to fight for what is right for the those who are oppressed. Abraham Lincoln’s timing of the “Gettysburg Address” was very critical in the Union’s success in winning the war. At a time where many were giving up hope because victory seemed so far away, he inspired his audience to commit to the “great task remaining before [them].”
The “Gettysburg Address” speech was given in the midst of the Civil War, after the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle marked a turning point in the Civil War when the Union was able to stop the Confederacy from continuing to expand up the eastern seaboard. In this speech by President Abraham Lincoln, he attempts to continue to rally support for the war by paying respect to those who fought in the battle as well as by talking about the values that led the United States to independence during the Revolutionary War. In this brief speech, Lincoln has a deep respect for those who fought on the land, saying that he would not be able to consecrate the land any more than it already has by those who gave their lives there. This highlights the reverence Lincoln has for the soldiers, but it also alludes to the suffering that the war has created. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers died in the Civil War, and the ramifications from the war and the aftermath are still seen in society today.
The “Gettysburg Address” was delivered after what is considered the turning point of the war which was also one of the worst battles in the war. The Confederacy had been dominating most battlefields up to this point, and support for the Union was contingent on a solid victory. The battle of Gettysburg resulted in alarming amounts of death on each side. Ultimately, the Union won the battle. Lincoln is delivering this address at what is supposed to be a ceremony for a commemorative cemetery on a part of the battlefield. Lincoln understood how important the wording of his speech would be, as many grieving families on both sides of the war came to hear the address. He first discusses the past and how the country was founded to remind the audience of what their ancestors, most likely parents, went through to form the country. Lincoln then connects those founding beliefs to how everyone fighting in the war is giving their lives for their country. He states that nothing anyone living does will measure up to the sacrifice the fallen soldiers made to further their respective causes. Lincoln goes on to urge his audience to not give up on the war. By drawing sympathy from all of the deaths that have occurred, he pushes his audience to finish the war in their memory. Although this is one of the shortest speeches to be delivered by Lincoln, due to its persuasiveness, it is considered the most memorable.
The “Gettysburg Address” was given in front of a crowd of 15,000 to 20,000 people in order to announce the decision to make some of the battlefield, an area marked with tremendous casualty for both the Union and the Confederacy, as a National Soldiers’ Cemetery. Since both sides suffered extreme loss, Lincoln probably felt constrained in what he could say out of respect for both sides and in an effort to shift the focus of his speech away from hate and blame for loss to hope and unity for the future in order to increase morale for the war effort. His speech seems centered toward the Union, in the direction of both the public and the soldiers. His repetition of the word “we” and “us” are meant to inspire a sense of unity among the people, and to define the war effort as fighting for the dream the United States symbolizes to continue. He uses similar language found in the Declaration of Independence to reinforce this, reminding everyone that those who died gave their life for the ideal of liberty and that it is up to them to carry on their work.
Lincoln delivered his “Gettysburg Address” a few months after the brutal battle that took place there, claiming the lives of over 50,000 soldiers. Due to the number of people listening from both sides of the war, Lincoln does not directly discuss the Union victory and instead raises the call that the living must continue to fight for the ideals that the soldiers had died for, which provided a way to not escalate the situation and cause more anger. This call also served to bring hope to both the families of the dead and the survivors, regardless of their position. Even though this battle was recognized as a Union victory, the number of casualties on both sides made it hard to celebrate the battle, which reflects Lincoln’s solemn tone. Furthermore, In his speech, Lincoln alludes to the Founding Fathers and the Constitution to remind listeners of the original purpose of creating this nation, and how the Civil War is a testament to the hardships that the nation must endure to protect these values.
After thousands of casualties occurred in a three-day civil war battle in Gettysburg, Lincoln gave this “Gettysburg Address” speech at the ceremony to honor the dead. To draw in his audience and create a sense of unity among them, Lincoln uses diction from the Declaration of Independence such as “all men were created equal” to use an American document as a direct source. He uses repetition such as “we can not” to relay to his audience that they are “one” and must move forward as one. Lincoln’s main message in his Gettysburg Address was that the living could honor the wartime dead by continuing to fight for the beliefs they gave up their lives for their country. He emphasized using this as progression to make a change in the future, rather than these deaths being pointless. Lincoln needed to connect with his audience to assure the citizens that the President himself believed in the war’s cause. He needed to show his people he would continue to lead and sacrifice for his country just as many of their loved ones had done.
The world famous speech delivered by Lincoln is a tribute to all the fallen men who gave their lives during the civil war. Despite the shortness of the speech, the message Lincoln sent to the people of the United States is one that will never be forgotten. Prior to the speech, the battle of Gettysburg was fought with casualties adding up to around 25,000 on both the Union and the Confederate sides. The nation was in desperate need of sturdy words of reassurance that the country can overcome the hardships they had just endured. The speech is directed towards the people of the United States. He is attempting to persuade the public to take this civil war to heart and urging the public to take responsibility for the war. Lincoln utilizes the word “us” making his speech personable, establishing a connection between the entire nation. This word choice specifically is calling for action among everyone in order to protect the nation from ever letting an internal war ever happen again. During this time, I am sure there would have been a lot of push back on any speech or taking any type of stance on such a controversial matter. Lincoln could potentially worsen the relations between the Union and Confederates, but had no choice but to lead his country in the way he felt was necessary.
Lincoln’s speech was given a few months after the battle of Gettysburg ended. The speech was given at an event to dedicate the battlefield of Gettysburg to the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for a noble cause. The speech is widely considered short, but unpacks a few meaningful theories and ideas. Lincoln’s speech is addressed to the people still alive, not the soldiers who died for his cause. Lincoln offers the idea that the speech or ceremony does not make the battlefield honorary, but it is the dead soldiers who already declared this land sacred through their ultimate sacrifice. Lincoln explains that the actions of the soldier will long outlive any words offered in their remembrance. Lincoln uses this to persuade his listeners to keep providing effort to the cause these soldiers pushed a long way. Lincoln makes a lasting impression in the last sentence with his patriotism declaring that the government will never perish as long the earth is alive.
November 19, 1863. Abraham Lincoln delivered the “Gettysburg Address” at the soldiers’ cemetery in Gettysburg. It had been four and a half months since the Battle at Gettysburg. At the hands of the Confederacy, the Union soldiers claimed 25,000 casualties and 3,000 deaths. Lincoln wanted to change the focus of the war, taking from “the Declaration of Independence” and pushing liberty for all and equality of all. The Address was dedicated to the Union soldiers that sacrificed themselves for equality. While he is honoring the fallen soldiers, Abraham Lincoln designed his speech to rally the North and keep them on track. To persuade his listeners, Lincoln uses repetition to convey his point and grab the audience’s attention. Lincoln states, “. . .we cannot dedicate — we cannot consecrate — we cannot hallow. . .” In addition, Lincoln used antithesis and parallelism to further capture his audience.. Lincoln had been viewed as The Emancipator, having issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 earlier that year. He declared slaves should be freed and reinforced that into the Gettysburg Address. Considering he was the first Republican president, the Republican leaning newspapers loved it, but the Democratic leaning newspapers dismissed it.
Within regards to “The Gettysburg Address” (famously spoken by former president Abraham Lincoln, much of the historic importance of the address is largely due to the historical context in which it was given. The battle of Gettysburg marked one of the bloodiest days in American history and a key turning point in the trajectory of the civil war. Here the Union defeated the Confederacy’s attempted invasion of the union, which eventually led to the Confederacy’s defeat. Lincoln gave this speech in the aftermath of this battle as a means to memorialize the fallen soldiers and as a rallying cry to the union as a whole. Moreover, in my opinion, what made this speech so persuasive was largely due to its concise nature. Unlike the preceding speaker Edward Everett (who spoke for two hours), Lincoln’s speech was, for lack of better terminology, short and sweet. This allowed for the message of the speech to be straightforward, and to resonate with the American public,
Months after the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, where there had been over 50,000 casualties, Abraham Lincoln spoke the “Gettysburg Address.” He delivers the speech on the field where the battle took place, and where the bodies of soldiers were being buried. Lincoln addresses the Civil War as being a test for the nation and although the field they were standing on was once a battlefield, the nation has come together to honor the dead. The speech does not address the main conflict that resulted in the war due to the restain that Lincoln faced by trying to avoid further conflict. His goal was to unite the nation at this time and persuade people on either side to come together for this ceremony. The repetition of the word “we” is used to help show how this nation is one nation. Lincoln ends the speech by saying that no one should have died in vain, and the nation “shall have a new birth of freedom,” trying his best to be unbias.
Lincoln’s famous “Gettysburg Address” was written months after one of the deadliest battles during the Civil War. In honor of all the soldiers, on both sides, who had died on that battlefield, they decide to dedicate a portion of the battle as a memorial. Lincoln primarily addresses the Union and those who supported it. He tries to convince them to continue to find to bring the country back together and end the fighting. Lincoln tries to persuade his audience by alluding back to the beginning of the nation; everyone was working towards the common goal of being independent of Great Britain. Though Lincoln supported the North, he needed to be careful not to get too political about the issue. If Lincoln started to put his own opinions on who should win or lose, he would continue to cause the nation to divide. The main goal of his speech is to bring the nation back together by emphasizing how much the country has lost, like those thousands of soldiers, while they are divided.
Lincoln is trying to encourage his audience during the “Gettysburg Address.” This speech took place in Gettysburg, after the Battle of Gettysburg which was a crucial battle during the American Civil War. Many Union soldiers died that day and the ones left to fight needed a boost in their morale. The audience I believe where the Union soldiers and the purpose of the speech was to get people to become recommitted to the goals of the North after facing such a fatal loss. Lincoln tries to use pathos during his speech to invoke pity and sadness in people to try and fight. I think this was an interesting tactic to use to get people to keep fighting. He mentions that the lost soldiers would keep fighting if they had the chance, which I also think would have sparked people to keep fighting to avenge their fellow soldiers. I think the only limit to his argument is the fact that people just witnessed others be slaughtered, so they might be scared to keep fighting.
The Gettysburg address was given by president Abraham Lincoln shortly after the battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle in the American civil war. There were heavy loses on both sides, but this battle marked a turning point in favor of the north. Given the situation Lincoln approaches this speech very smartly. I believe that Lincoln wants his audience to be both the north and the south. Rather than take the opportunity to talk poorly of the enemy or initiate a quest for violence, Lincoln reminds everyone of his main goal. Lincoln’s goal is to keep the country unified and allowing all its inhabitants to be free. His speech avoids using an us vs them approach. He talks about the United States like they are still one nation and encourages that mindset to his audience. His references to the Declaration of Independence and birth of the nation instill patriotism in the north, and remind the south about the principles the nation was founded upon. It almost seems to serve as a call to north to motivate them to finish the fight, and also a call to the south to put down the arms so they can peacefully return to one nation. Because of this desire to persuade the south, Lincoln avoided talking about slavery as he did not want to anger the south or put salt in their wound.
The Gettysburg address was given during the middle of the Civil War, the war between the northern and southern parts of the United States. It was given during the memorial commemoration of the site of the Battle of Gettysburg, which was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. Since it was given during this time, it was dedicated to those soldiers who lost their lives in the battle. However, the main focus of the speech was to reiterate the fact that the best way to honor those who were lost was to continue to fight for what you believed in; the best way to honor what those who lost their lives were fighting for. He used language that appealed to the citizens’ sense of liberty and American pride in order to influence them to keep their spirits amidst the war. However, he used a pretty neutral tone throughout his entire speech, trying to limit any polarizing language. This was due to his wish to pose a uniting front for all citizens in attempts to get the country together again.
In his speech “Gettysburg Address”, Lincoln emphasized the importance of human equality on all occasions while explaining the “new birth of freedom” that the country needed. The Battle of Gettysburg ended with a victory for the Union, while Robert E. Lee’s hopes of a second invasion into the north shattered along with the Confederate States of America having a chance to become an independent nation. With more than 50,000 estimated casualties, many questioned the country’s outcome, along with the deep grief and sadness of the brutal consequences of war. In his brief speech, Lincoln uses repetition of the words, “people”, “we”, and “us” to create a sense of unity among the listeners, in hopes to bring light to the positives rather than the negatives. In hopes of diverting the pessimistic attitudes that were created, Lincoln spoke with passion, kindness, and love for the people, to try to highlight what was truly important. Speaking to such a large audience, around 15,000 people, Lincoln must have felt immense pressure to tailor to the emotions of everyone involved, including the Confederate listeners.
Lincoln’s deliverance of the “Gettysburg Address” consisted of a tone that was meant to feel comforting and supportive of American beliefs. The way Lincoln addresses the audience, is clearly in favor of what the union army is fighting for, however, he does so with a calm non-aggressive manner that allows for him to speak his opinions while delivering a message for the whole of the United States. He uses language such as the word “we” which I feel that a lot of presidents do to put themselves in the pool of the citizens and humanize themselves. This was definitely a good tactic because although I personally feel that Lincoln meant these words from the heart, even if he was truly insincere, it would be very convincing. Lincoln draws allusions to ideas promoted in the Declaration of Independence and he does this to remind the American people what the country was founded on and what they should be fighting for. This is probably the most famous line in the address and I feel it was extremely effective.
Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address in the middle of the Civil War, specifically during the turning point. His primary audience is Union soldiers and his purpose is to encourage them during the period of uncertainty. Because of the audience and situation, his tone is comforting and passive. He does not want to antagonize anyone; instead, promote a feeling of unity. His repetition of the word “we” is a key element in achieving his goal. He wants his audience to remember the reason for the war and to maintain hope for a unified country. He addresses the United States as one nation, not pieces. This is important for appeasing his audience and reaching his final goal. He wants to inspire, but does not use rowdy or aggressive language. His calm tone reflects his wishes for peace and unity instead of antagonizing the Southerners. Lincoln wants to remain unbiased even in the climax of the Civil War.
The Gettysburg Address is often known as the turning point of the Civil War. Lincoln was trying to appeal to the soldiers to understand the common goal that the country was built up on, he didn’t want the soldiers to lose focus or fall short of that goal. He appeals to the soldiers by engaging in hortative anaphoras, diction that appeals to pathos, and allusions to the past. Examples of hortative anaphoras he uses is the consistent use of the word “we” . The use of the word “we” helps bridge the division between the North and the South, and helps the everyone to understand the common goal and that they are a united people. The way Lincoln appeals to pathos is playing on the common American identity that they share. He uses examples of those that fought before them and also honors the men that lost their lives in the war till this date. Lincoln also alludes to the past to give context about what the founding fathers wanted in the original documents. Overall Lincoln addresses the soldiers in a intricately crafted speech which seems to be effective since it was the turning point of the war.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg address is an incredibly concise memorial to those who died fighting in the battle of Gettysburg and all other battles of the civil war. He chooses to begin by mentioning the founding of the nation, reminding the audience that the United States was formed on the premise of all men being equal. This is especially relevant, as the civil war was fought, for the most part, as a fight to actually gain equality for all men. He makes many other mentions of phrases found in the declaration of independence and the constitution of the United States to make this connection. Lincoln addresses “the living” in this speech, telling them to finish the work that the dead have started. Not only does this act as a further memorial to the brave acts of the soldiers who died in battle, but it also acts as a call to action for the audience, pushing them to continue to be strong. After a long period of war and death, it is only proper that a call to action to raise morale is used. Lincoln concisely stated the reason for the war, and persuaded his audience to continue the fight for liberty.
Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg address days after the battle of Gettysburg which saw great loss on both sides of the battle, meaning moral was at a low in the union army. Lincoln sought to revitalize his troops to continue on in the following time of the war despite the great loss of men they had suffered. He opens strongly with a reminder of the birth of the nation, and the very notions on equality which sparked this birth. He then brings the focus back onto the war, labeling it as a war to test the very ideals of the nation they where fighting for. He also glorified the soldiers by saying that the sight of the battle was hallowed ground, meaning that not even he as the president of the United States could do more to honor the sacrifice of those who passed. Then to wrap it all up he links the honor of the dead with the commitment of the living, intertwining the two purposes and acting as though those who passed still fought for the unions cause.
Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” was delivered while morale was low among Union supporters, and in a physical location where so much death took place. Lincoln was tasked with inciting hope in the minds of not only the thousands of people watching, but the entire Union. He contextualizes the war, and reminds people of what it represents on a national and international scale. This encourages people to stay loyal to the Union. The main idea of this speech was to honor the people who died at Gettysburg, which Lincoln emphasizes. He uses intense, earnest language to convey that in order to make it so that these people did not die in vain, the war needed to keep going. The speech is able to focus on those who are still alive and grieving, while also honoring the fallen. In this particular situation, Lincoln intentionally did not focus on the evils of the Confederacy to rally people behind his cause. Instead, he discussed the bravery of Union soldiers, and what a Union victory would mean for the country and world.