The words of President Abraham Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address are as relevant and meaningful today as they were in 1863. This magnificent book i...
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Feb 13, 2009
Karen
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I had to learn this in 6th grade and wanted to refresh my memory. I love the story behind the writing of the Gettysburg address. It should be reread and studied by all Americans.
Apr 28, 2011
Emily
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The words in this book are the exact ones spoken by Abraham Lincoln during the Gettysburg Address. I belive this book would be best suited for 3rd-5th grade students.
Oct 05, 2011
Marilyn
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Outstanding. Lincoln's words set to beautiful illustrations (charcoal?). The foreword and notes are inspiring as well.
Nov 08, 2011
Etta
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The black and white drawings by Michael McCurdy are memorable, as, of course, is the text.
Dec 13, 2010
Picture Book: Amazing illustrations that aid in understanding the Gettysburg Address.
Apr 16, 2008
Becky
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In reading Lincoln's second Inaugural address, I couldn't help but feel hope for the citizens at that time and for us today. I felt reassurance in Lincoln's words: "the Almighty has his own purposes." And the feeling he conveys that God is the one who is ultimately in charge of what goes on in this world, no matter how out of control we feel it is getting. Althought it is hard we do need to follow Lincoln's council (as citizens of one of the wealthiest nations) and help those who "
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Nov 03, 2007
Angie
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The pictures really fit the tone of the speech and show children some of the history behind what was happening at that time. I think this book would be a great one to read when students study the Civil War and have to memorize the Gettysburg Address. It would give visual learners something to help them remember the different parts of the speech.
Aug 20, 2008
Becky
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Memorized this in 8th grade for Mrs. Buhler. Loved it then, love it now. I'd love to go there some day.
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