How did large congregations of people hear speeches (i.e. Lincoln’s address, and countless other older speeches) without the use of microphones?

Question

How did large congregations of people hear speeches (i.e. Lincoln’s address, and countless other older speeches) without the use of microphones?

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Answer 1

I have the answer for this. People would repeat what was being said further back, as in they would pass the word backwards. And speeches would have pauses for this to happen. It is known.