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Gettysburg Address is without a doubt one of the most significant speeches ever written by an American President In order to appeal to the emotions pathos of the people President Abraham Lincoln referenced the Declaration of Independence all man are created equal Lincoln the Civil War and the Soldier s National Cemetery Abraham Lincoln delivered his address on the battlefield of the Battle of Gettysburg on November 19 1863 The main reason for the ceremony was to dedicate a little portion of the battlefield of war as a cemetery for those who fought for the cause In the speech he used all three modes of persuasion Since the motive of the address was to dedicate the cemetery mostly of Lincoln speech was in Pathos But in a larger sense we cannot dedicate we cannot consecrate we cannot hallow this ground The brave men living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was able to transmit the emotion to the audience by recognizing that the men earned the dedication of those grounds where they have died Lincoln also used Ethos It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure Lincoln Abraham Lincoln used his speaking ability to show his compassion and admiration to those listening to the speech Finally Logos
