Following the Battle of Gettysburg Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address during the dedication of the cemetery for Union soldiers who fought and died in the battle.In the address Lincoln expressed the great need for Americans to remember the sacrifice made by these soldiers.our score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.. This is the only known photograph of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address. (Library of Congress).
As one inhales air, the diaphragm moves down, and when one is exhaling, it moves up. The movement of diaphragm is controlled by nerves called phrenic nerves. An irritation on these nerves could cause diaphragm spasm, and such spasms in turn cause one to have short, quick breathes interrupted by epiglottis closure.
Not only adults but children also complain about occasional abdominal muscle spasms. A number of diseases and disorders can cause abdominal spasms. The sudden involuntary (that you cannot control) contraction of the abdominal muscles, which leads to mild or severe pain in the abdomen is referred to as 'spasm'.The pain can be experienced for a short period or it may continue over an extended period. Diarrhea: Diarrhea is the most common cause of spasms in the abdominal area. 2  It is common in infants, children and adults. 3  Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids: In women, an ovarian cyst or uterine fibroids can lead to severe cramps in the lower abdomen.