gettysburg address

"Miss Z, a mysterious billionaire and a collector of rare photographs, is sending her four recruits back in time on a mission to capture, for the first time, one of the most important moments in American history--Abraham Lincoln giving his famous Gettysburg address"--Provided by publisher.

Presents Jean Fritz's story of how President Abraham Lincoln took time from his many duties to write a short but memorable speech for the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield cemetery.

"Miss Z, a mysterious billionaire and a collector of rare photographs, is sending her four recruits back in time on a mission to capture, for the first time, one of the most important moments in American history--Abraham Lincoln giving his famous Gettysburg address"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the events of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 as seen through the eyes of two actual participants, eighteen-year-old Confederate lieutenant John Dooley and fifteen-year-old Union soldier Thomas Galway. Also discusses Lincoln's famous speech delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg.

Explores the events surrounding the Abraham Lincoln's delivering of the Gettysburg Address and details its aftermath. Reveals how the United States was affected and charts the modern legacy of this event. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and additional reading sources.

Presents an account of the Gettysburg Address and the events that led up to the historic speech, and includes six related activities.

Examines the political theories of Abraham Lincoln and discusses the legacy of his presidential term.

"Examines the Battle of Gettysburg, including the events leading to the battle, the important people involved, the aftermath and impact on the Civil War; and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address"--Provided by publisher.