We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
— Abraham Lincoln, “Dedicatory Remarks,” Gettysburg, PA (1863) (Bliss Copy)
Since I likely won’t be posting much on Memorial Day itself, I thought I’d post this today.
To those who gave their lives in the military service of this nation, thank you. You are not forgotten.
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