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Gettysburg Address Cursive Worksheet (Lincoln)

Practice writing President Abraham Lincoln's famous 1863 Gettysburg Address in historic American cursive penmanship. Free downloadable PDF with 4-line rulings.

About This Practice Text

Delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, these 272 words are widely considered the most eloquent speech in American history.

Full Practice Copywork Text

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

Penmanship & Stroke Guidance

Focus on the opening phrase "Four score and seven"—ensure capital "F" crossbar is centered and crisp.
Control the double "t" in "continent" and "fathers" with smooth cross-strokes.
Keep line transitions fluid, allowing your arm to glide without resting heavily on the pinky finger.

Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Gettysburg Dedication: Gettysburg Address (Lincoln)

Delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this 272-word speech redefined American prose with its concise cadence. Opening with "Four score and seven years ago", the address contrasts archaic biblical measure with crisp Anglo-Saxon monosyllables, making it a favorite upper-grade penmanship exercise.

Oratorical Vocabulary & Cursive Flow Analysis

Oratorical Word	Key Connection	Cursive Rhythm Instruction
score	sc → or → re	Midline exit of o flows directly into the shoulder of r before closing with e.
fathers	fa → th → rs	Full-length f loop is followed by the a oval and twin tall stems of t and h.
brought	br → ou → gh	High b-to-r bridge at the start and a deep g descender rising into tall h.
continent	co → nt → ne	Alternate rounded n arches with crisp t stems across three balanced syllables.
conceived	co → ei → ve	Keep e and i clearly distinct in height before the high v-to-e midline join.
dedicated	de → di → ed	Three d ovals anchor the word—ensure all three ascender stems remain parallel at 55°.

Penmanship Focus on Repeating Consonants

The word "dedicated" contains three lowercase d characters. Have students check that all three ovals sit snugly on the baseline with identical stem heights.

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