The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln. It was to honor the men that had died for our country. This even proves that military does affect the nation and preserves it.
In the speech Abraham uses a statement, " these dead shall not die in vain", this statement is explaining that the men that fought for us should be honored, and not forgotten. The Gettysburg address was an important and significant event in our history. In the was 9,000 men from the South and 5,000 from the North died. This amount of people was a great decrease in our nation at the time, it not only was a loss of husbands, fathers, and men; but a loss of fighters and population. This speech not only showed people how important these men were, but also what a great loss it was to our nation; it helped them see how we should take care of our nation and preserve it.

Without Lincoln delivering the speech, I don't believe it would of had the effect on our nation as it did. Lincoln was a great leader and friend. People respected him and his words. From his first speech to his last Lincoln and The Gettysburg Address will never be forgotten. It had a great impact on our nation, and to answer the question, yes. I think that this event along with the military does help preserve our nation. These events are what make us who we are today. We have not only become stronger, but more aware of what may come. We've had many great leaders, and that's what you need to have a strong nation.