In the Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln emphasized National unity and freedom.

Presented on November 19, 1863, during the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, Lincoln's address emphasized the significance of maintaining the Union and the ideals of equality and liberty that were at the heart of the Civil War. He paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the fallen soldiers and portrayed the war as a challenge to the nation’s dedication to its foundational principles. Through these themes, Lincoln sought to motivate the living to persist in the fight for a united and free country.