When Lincoln says "conceived in liberty," he means that the United States was founded with the idea that all individuals are born with inherent rights and freedoms. This phrase emphasizes that the country was established on principles of equality and liberty, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Historically, it symbolizes America's commitment to these ideals and has served as a rallying cry for civil liberties movements throughout its history.
Born in a free country
Wether the nation conceived in liberty could long endure.
This comes from the famous Gettysburg Address, given by President Lincoln during the Civil War. He was referring to the fact that when the US was created, it was a nation whose birth came about because we wanted to be a free country and not a colony of England. It was conceived in liberty-- in other words, the desire to be free (to have liberty from England, and to create a free country) caused the United States to be conceived (born).
The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty.
Lincoln said that the war tested "whether a nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal can long endure."
He expresses the belief that the US was "conceived in Liberty" and was "dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal".
"Conceived in liberty" is a verbal phrase. It follows the direct object, "A New Nation." It modifies the word Nation. Therefore, it is used as an adjective.
It is considered to be the birthplace of Liberty, Justice and Fraternity. It is the home of modern art, diplomacy, champange and fine wine, cuisine and ethnic tolerance,
eighty-seven years ago the constitution was written to promote liberty and equality.
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.
Abriham lincoln was referring to a then new united states free from teerany, it was quoted at a time before all of the united states were united, president lincoln wanted even to free the slaves, the slaves however had to mostly fight for their own freedom in the civil war.
The address of the West Liberty Historical Society is: Po Box 159, West Liberty, OH 43357-0953
The address of the West Liberty Historical Society is: Po Box 123, West Liberty, IA 52776-0123