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the brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. what does lincoln mean by “add or detract” in his “gettysburg address”? add or detract soldiers add or detract struggles add or detract power add or detract dedication and consecration
Lincoln means that the dedication and consecration of the brave men who fought at Gettysburg are so great that nothing we do can increase or decrease it. The struggle and sacrifice of the soldiers have already made the place sacred, beyond our ability to affect in any way.
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add or detract dedication and consecration