Emancipation Proclamation: The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Lincoln during the Civil War that declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be free.
Gettysburg Address: The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Lincoln at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It emphasized principles such as equality and liberty.
Reconstruction: Reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War when efforts were made to rebuild and integrate the Southern states back into the Union, while addressing issues of slavery and civil rights.