Which speech by Abraham Lincoln became one of the most important statements of the war's meaning in American memory?
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Correct answer: The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address connected the Civil War to democracy, national unity, and the promise of equality. It became one of the most famous interpretations of the war's purpose.
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