Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, 1863

In the Gettysburg Address, how does Lincoln emphasize that the United States was founded on the principle of freedom for all people?
A.He quotes the phrase "all men are created equal" from the Declaration of Independence.
B.He asks the South to consider his proposition and end slavery.
C.He reminds us that the Declaration of Independence was written "fourscore and seven years ago."
D.He praises the Founding Fathers' greatness and encourages the soldiers to continue fighting.

According to the Gettysburg address given by Abraham Lincoln mainly quotes the phrase given in option (A) from the Declaration of Independence: "all men are created equal"

What is the main notion of Gettysburg Address by Lincoln?

He utilized the phrase "all men are created equal" from the United States (US)' Founding Fathers in his address.

What exactly did he mean when he said "all men"? I agree that "all men are created equal," but my understanding of equality now is different. Even though we are of various races, everyone should be treated equally.

Lincoln considered the "Gettysburg Address" was a lackluster address at the time. His speech is regarded today as an uplifting story of devotion, liberty, and equality.

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