Jennifer Armstrong

The True Story Behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Jennifer Armstrong

Brief Description: Examines the historical background in the Civil War of the famous speech made during the dedication of the new national cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the impact it had on the United States throughout the years. Marc Notes: Previously published as: A three-minute speech: Lincoln's remarks at Gettysburg, Aladdin Paperback, 2003.; Includes bibliographical references.; Examines the historical background in the Civil War of the famous speech made during the dedication of the new national cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the impact it had on the United States throughout the years. Publisher Marketing: Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on President Lincoln's most famous speech, which still has meaning 150 years later. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most important speeches in the history of the United States--the Gettysburg Address. It wasn't even much a speech, really. Just a few remarks. Not meant to be remembered. Yet 150 years later, those few remarks have been remembered. How come? What was the true meaning behind them? Where did they come from? Why is it so important that we never forget what President Lincoln said on that cold November day? Originally published as "A Three-Minute Speech," this concise, illustrated exploration of a momentous historical event is both fascinating and easy to read. Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 191 (EAN 9781442493889, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 191 (EAN 9781442493872, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Armstrong, Jennifer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong is the author of "Why? Because We Still Like You" and coauthor of "Sexy Feminism". Contributor Bio:  Lorenz, Albert Albert Lorenz, an award winning illustrator/author, has published over ten books. Some of his best known titles are Metropolis Ten Cities Ten Centuries, 1996; House, 1998; Buried Blueprints - Maps and Sketches of Lost Worlds, 1999; Jack and the Beanstalk, 2004; A Journey to Cahokia, 2005; The Trojan Horse, 2007; and The Exceptionally Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School, 2010; all published by Harry N. Abrams. Now in collaboration with his wife, Maureen Lorenz, he has embarked on a humorous and eccentric retelling of some of the best-known children's fairy tales. His take on these stories is both atypical and amusing.