Four Score and Seven Years Ago (Eight Score Years Ago)

A Few Reflections on Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address"

On the day before President’s Day, my friend Brian shared “The Gettysburg Address” with a group of people who had gathered at another friend’s house.

He did an excellent job, and it was a good reminder about why we celebrate President’s Day.

After listening afresh to Lincoln’s most famous address that was first given eight score years ago, I was struck b…