Question

Lincoln said, “The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here,” during his address dedicating the cemetery in Gettysburg. The world has remembered not only what Lincoln said, but also what he did. He is considered one of the greatest United States presidents. Why?

Answer 1

to convey that his speech is not as important as the actions of the people who fought for their country

Answer 2

He is consider one of the greatest presidents because he was trying to abolish slavery and get through the civil war at the same time even though there were haters out there