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Edward Everett

    Edward Everett stood as one of the great American orators of the antebellum and Civil War eras. He is remembered today for his featured oration at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863, a speech lasting over two hours delivered immediately before President Abraham Lincoln's iconic address. Everett's rhetorical mastery and his profound ability to engage audiences marked him as a significant voice in his time, reflecting the intellectual currents of the era. His contributions to public discourse were substantial, showcasing a command of language and a deep understanding of the issues shaping the nation.

    The North American Review
    Dorchester in 1630, 1776, and 1855. An oration Delivered On the Fourth of July, 1855, by Edward Everett. Also An Account of the Proceedings in Dorches
    An Oration Delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg (November 19, 1863): at the Consecration of the Cemetery Prepared for the Interment of the Remai
    The Mount Vernon Papers. by Edward Everett.
    Speech Of The Hon. Edward Everett, In The House Of Representatives Of The United States, March 9, 1926: In Committee, On The Proposition To Amend The
    Report of the Joint Special Committee on the Burial of Massachusetts Dead at Gettysburg: Together With the Oration of Edward Everett, at the Consecrat