Abraham Lincoln adressed the American people with a speech that, as a side fact, is one of the most quoted speeches in the history of the U.S.
Over the years scholars have analyzed the speech, and they suggest that Lincoln used extreme care with his words. He wanted to deliver a heartfelt and precise message in moments of extreme national crisis. The magnitude of the battle in Gettysburg stunned the whole nation, and the dedication of a cementery at the site of the Civil War's most pivotal battle was seen as a solemn event, that empathized with the whole nation.
He placed this battle within the larger context of the American history, by making reference 87 years before to it's foundation. Lincoln sought to transform America by making an attempt at redefining liberty and nationalism by fusing the two together. Lincoln forever changed the way we think about the country.
Answer:
The concept of "agent" has many variations and interpretations..the sign for "person" is sometimes initialized with the letter "P" but in everyday signing there is generally no reason to use the "P" handshapes. You can just use "flat" hands..When you use the PERSON-[agent] sign in combination with other signs you should always use "flat" hands (not "P"-hands)
