Eloquence of a President
As I read Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America, I wondered about Lincoln's composure. There was sadness in his word choice and tone because of the number of people killed. The aftermath of the Civil War probably took a toll on him. The author described his actions of being neutral and not blaming a specific group for the death of many soldiers. President Lincoln knew to keep the country moving forward. Many negative things were in people's thoughts but he chose words so the American idea can live. The feeling of overcoming was in the air. There was a way to prosper beyond what was at hand. "Abraham Lincoln transformed the ugly reality into something rich and strong – and he did it with 272 words. The power of words has rarely been given a more compelling demonstration." 3 The author of Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America showed the devastation that Lincoln recognized at the battle field. It was at that moment, he had to reckon with this harsh situation. How could he turn the entire event into a positive situation? Yes, the country men have fallen in the name of Freedom and sovereignty. However, Lincoln made the documents of the Declaration of Independence valid for every living person.
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