Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: Filmmaker Ken Burns, author David McCullough, actors Sam Waterston, Matthew Broderick, Stephen Lang, and Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. Bucha recite one of the most famous speeches in American history.

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1. For what occasion did Lincoln give this speech?
2. What is the mood of Lincoln's speech?
3. What reaction is Lincoln trying to provoke from the audience?
4. What is Lincoln defending in this speech?
5. Why does this speech resonate with Americans today?
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