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In Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America, Garry Wills dissects Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address and explores its profound impact on American identity. Wills argues that in a concise 272 words, Lincoln reframed the nation's founding principles, emphasizing equality and the Declaration of Independence over the Constitution, and influenced future civil rights movements. This book discusses sensitive topics, including slavery, racial inequality, and wartime sacrifice.