The phrase "government of the people, by the people, for the people" was actually first used in the 14th century, predating the printing press, the United States, and Betty White. (Source)

So many people flocked to the small town of Gettysburg to attend the dedication that, the night before, even the governor of Pennsylvania had to share a bed. (Source)

There were actually five different versions of the speech. Probably to prevent spoilers from leaking. (Source)

The fact that Abraham Lincoln became such an eloquent speaker at all was amazing given the fact that he was, for the most part, self-taught. In his own words, his childhood was a bit...wild. No mention of vampires, though. (Source)