On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, one of the most memorable speeches in American history. | KOAT

In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 162 years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most famous speeches in American history, extolling the sacrifices of the men who died in the battle there. There are five known manuscript copies of the Gettysburg Address. The Library of Congress has two of those. | The Library of Congress

Born on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln continues to be an enduring, enigmatic symbol of honor and sacrifice. This month, we celebrate the birth of the man, the father, and the leader whose commitment to unity has inspired every generation since he became America’s sixteenth President. #MemDayPBS #AbeLincoln #AbrahamLincoln | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

February 12th marks the birthday of the 16th president of the United States of America, President Abraham Lincoln, who expressed a commitment to supporting those wounded in war and ensuring the well-being of the families of those who lost their lives on the battlefield. His words, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan,” are the guiding star of the National Memorial Day Concert #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)