What was the PURPOSE of The Gettysburg Address?

A To dedicate some of the field as a final resting place for soldiers who gave their lives in battle during the Civil War

B To persuade Americans to visit the famous Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, PA

C To encourage young men to join the army during WWII

D To educate U.S. Citizens on the tragedies of war

A To dedicate some of the field as a final resting place for soldiers who gave their lives in battle during the Civil War