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2 days ago · The Battle of Gettysburg ( locally / ˈɡɛtɪsbɜːrɡ / ⓘ) [14] was a three-day battle in the American Civil War fought between Union and Confederate forces between July 1 and July 3, 1863, in and around Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
- July 1–3, 1863
- Union victory
1 day ago · A significant historical year for this entry is 1810. Location. 39° 49.531′ N, 77° 13.873′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Memorial is on Baltimore Street south of South Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of the outdoor seating section for the Inn's restaurant.
Apr 12, 2024 · The cemetery is the final resting place for over 6,000 US soldiers and veterans, 3,500 of which died at the Battle of Gettysburg. President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address at the cemetery’s dedication ceremony. Inside the cemetery, you’ll find beautiful grounds with much to explore.
Apr 18, 2024 · Dedication of the National Cemetery at the site in November 1863 was the occasion of Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The battlefield became a national military park in 1895, and jurisdiction passed to the National Park Service in 1933.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 17, 2024 · The Gettysburg Address is a speech delivered in 1863 by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the site of one of the most decisive battles of the American Civil War.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 17, 2024 · The Soldiers’ National Monument in Gettysburg National Cemetery marks the spot where President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address (November 19, 1863).
Apr 10, 2024 · Gettysburg National Military Park maintains a library of books and manuscripts relative to the American Civil War, the Gettysburg Campaign, dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and the development, interpretation, and administration of Gettysburg National Military Park.