In the opening sentence of the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln refers to the United States as having been "conceived in Liberty." Which of the following best explains why Lincoln emphasizes the notion of liberty in the speech?
A to refer to the reason the audience has gathered at the battlefield
B. to remind his listeners of the reason the soldiers fought and died
c. to show his respect for the bravery of the armies on both sides of the war
D. to recognize contributions of former slaves to the war effort on both sides

How does langston hughes use the denotative meaning of the word uniform ironically in his poem "will v-day be me day too"? a. to show that african americans faced segregation even while fighting for their country alongside americans of other races b. to show that african americans enlisted in the war hoping to gain acceptance and equality in their country c. to show that by donning the u.s. army uniform, the people of america stood united, irrespective of their race d. to show that african americans who were part of the armed forces were treated with dignity