On November 19, 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The speech came four and a half months after the union armies beat the confederacy at the battle. The speech came to be regarded as one of the greatest in American history. There are five different manuscripts of the Address that have several different details. The first two copies were given to his private secretaries, the final three were written by Lincoln for charity after November 19. The version that is accepted now is one of the final three, as it has a title, and is signed and dated, this is known as the Bliss Copy.
At the time, the Address wasn't considered a great speech. Some people said there was little or no applause when he finished.
The programe that day consisted of Music; a prayer; Music; followed by the main speech for the day, given by Edward Everett, who spoke for over two hours; more music; Lincoln's "Dedicatory Remarks"; more music; and finally a benediction.
As to the beer:
Appalachian Brewing Company Shimmelfenig Smoked Ale is a Gettysburg specialty. ABC, has three breweries: Harrisburg, Camp Hill and Gettysburg.
In line with the great Rauch (smoked) beers of Bamberg, Germany, our brewers bring you a rich and delightful smoked ale. This beer is brown in color and features Weyerman's smoked malt and is aged on smoked applewood chips. This offers an intricate smoked flavor balanced by a medium sweetness.So, For (score and seven years ago) Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, have a Gettysburg specialty beer.
Born in Prussia, Brigadier General Alexander Shimmelfenig was in command of the Union's XI Corps on the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. During their retreat to Cemetery Hill, he was "struck down by the blow of a gun" and had to seek shelter in a pigsty for two days. To him and his unfortunate experience, we dedicate this bold smoked ale!
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