Which speech is honored by one of the five 2026 semiquincentennial quarters?

The Gettysburg Address is honored by one of the five 2026 semiquincentennial quarters.

The speech was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It is one of the best-known speeches in United States history and is associated with the Civil War and the principle of government by the people.

The semiquincentennial quarter program pairs the Gettysburg Address with four other subjects: the Mayflower Compact, the American Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United States. Together, the designs present a broad historical narrative rather than focusing only on 1776.

The Gettysburg Address quarter should not be confused with coins honoring Lincoln personally or with earlier commemorative programs. Its specific subject is the speech and its civic meaning.