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5 days ago · May 26, 2024. On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a brief but powerful speech at the dedication of the Soldiers‘ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In just 272 words, Lincoln‘s Gettysburg Address redefined the meaning of the Civil War, articulated a vision for post-war America, and gave voice to the nation ...
5 days ago · The significance of the Battle of Gettysburg was forever cemented by Abraham Lincoln‘s iconic address at the dedication of the Soldiers‘ National Cemetery four months later. On November 19, 1863, a crowd of around 15,000 gathered to consecrate the final resting place for more than 3,500 Union soldiers killed in the battle.
2 days ago · Major General David C. Hill was the keynote speaker at the 157th annual Memorial Day Observance in the National Cemetery Monday. (Darryl Wheeler/Gettysburg Times) World War II veteran Vetti Thomas ...
4 days ago · The address for the parade launchpad is 1 Lincoln Square, and the event begins at 2 pm. Gettysburg Memorial Day Ceremony (May 27, 2024) The march is followed by the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soldiers' National Cemetery's rostrum.
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3 days ago · GETTYSBURG, Pa. — An annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at Gettysburg National Cemetery, 156 years after the holiday first known as "Decoration Day" was originally observed on the site.
1 day ago · Posted on May 30, 2024. Emerging Civil War is pleased to welcome back Brad Gottfried, author of the ECW Series book Lincoln Comes to Gettysburg: The Creation of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Congress approved the authority to create national cemeteries on July 17, 1862, and there were twelve by the end of ...
4 days ago · The Memorial Day parade begins at 2 p.m. at Lefever Street in Gettysburg, heads northeast to East Middle Street, turns west on East Middle Street and south on Baltimore Street to the Gettysburg National Cemetery. The Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. at the Rostrum in Gettysburg National Cemetery.
