Gettysburg Address: Tough-o-Meter

    Gettysburg Address: Tough-o-Meter

      (2) Sea Level

      Though there are some tricky words here—"consecrate," "hallow," and "score" (why not just say "20"?)—the text is straightforward. Basically, Honest Abe was saying, "Don't let these men have died in vain; keep our country whole."

      Besides, this speech is oh so short and sweet.