The Gettysburg Address

 

When Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg address in 1863

He took about two minutes to state what actions were best for the nation’s strength
Edward Everett shared the platform with Lincoln that day
And his speech was about two hours in length

Edward Everett was the ex- President of Harvard and the ex-governor of Massachusetts

A former U.S. Senator, and Congressman, all in all, a man very eminent
He was so highly regarded that it was thought by many
That his speech would be as  important as that delivered by the President 

Everett’s speech touched on ancient Greek history, current political and military developments, and various other subjects

In a very complicated and abstruse way
Fortunately for him, he spoke before Lincoln, so he retained much of his audience
Because to hear Lincoln they had to stay 

Lincoln said that day “The world will little note nor long remember what we say here"

But of course about that he was absolutely wrong
And today virtually every one past kindergarten age is familiar with what he said,
And many can remember every word of the speech that was two minutes long 

So if you want people to remember

What you expressed as your thoughts
The primary rules to remember
Are to keep it simple and keep it short