Everett, Edward (1794-1865), an American statesman, was considered one of the greatest orators of his day. He was the chief speaker in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 19, 1863, the day that Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address (see Lincoln, Abraham). Everett was impressed by Lincoln's logic and ability to say so much in so few words. He declared Lincoln's speech would live for generations.