Due 12.3.2013

" that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Abe Lincoln wrote this around the time of the civil war and what he is stating in this address is how the young lives who fought in this battle were extremely devoted for fighting and dying for their country. They didn't fight and die for nothing, they fought for a cause which was for liberty; they in essence gave a new illustration of freedom.

I chose this quote because I think constantly about how over the many years this country has grown and developed. It came such a long way. Departing from Britain and making way as a new and developing country makes me proud as an American as I sit and reflect on what Iearned. Im not a fan of wars because all the casualties and deaths,but there are deeper meanings behind it once you think about it. Brave men and women are fighting over seas in defense of our country everyday and those who lost their lives, its an unfortunate event, but at the end of the day, in my opinion, did not die in vain.