Shall Not Perish From The Earth T-Shirt | Abraham Lincoln 1863 | Gettysburg Address Tee
Deep Heather / XS
$30.00
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Shall Not Perish From The Earth T-Shirt | Abraham Lincoln 1863 | Gettysburg Address Tee
$30.00
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 |
On November 19, 1863, four months after the Battle of Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln stood at a ceremony to dedicate a cemetery for the Union dead. The battle had been a Union victory, but at enormous cost — nearly 8,000 killed, 27,000 wounded, and 11,000 missing.
Lincoln had been invited to make "a few appropriate remarks." He stood on ground still being consecrated by the blood of tens of thousands of Americans who had died to hold the Union together.
He spoke for two minutes. Less than 275 words. And in those two minutes he redefined what the war was about — not just preserving the Union, but proving that a government of the people, by the people, for the people could survive. That the American experiment was worth every cost.
He closed with a vow:
That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
This shirt was built around that vow. The distressed American flag at its center is exactly what Lincoln was talking about — a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
The flag doesn't just represent a nation. It represents a promise. One that has been tested, bloodied, and held for 250 years.
Wear it as a reminder that the promise is still worth keeping.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (solid colors); heather blends as noted
- Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd²) with a modern retail fit
- Self-fabric shoulder tape to maintain shape and prevent stretching
- Side seams for improved structure and durability
- Tear-away label for added comfort
- Made in the USA with imported fabric
- Adult sizes only
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: no heat
- Iron, steam, or dry on low heat
- Do not dry clean
Perfect For:
- American history enthusiasts and Civil War buffs
- Patriots who believe in the promise of American democracy
- Patriotic gifts for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and 4th of July
- 250th anniversary commemorative apparel
- Anyone who believes the American experiment is still worth fighting for