The Gettysburg Address was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The brief but powerful speech followed the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War. In his address, Lincoln honored those who had died in the battle and reaffirmed the nation's commitment to liberty, equality, and democracy. The speech is considered one of the greatest in American history for its eloquence and enduring message about the meaning of freedom and national unity.