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Sahni
Abraham Lincoln said somethng on that battlefield in Gettysburg Pennsylvania to a massive crowd which had gathered there which I believe cannot be erased.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Garg
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Sullivan
Nedra,
How far are you from Gettysburg?
Reed
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Morales
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Nakamura
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Jenkins
Day 1 of Yale Football Class of 2014 to Gettysburg Battlefield Trip! http://t.co/BOYMd9citd
Mukherjee
// First stop was breakfast. Now were off to the Gettysburg Battlefield tour omg why am I excited about history i
Hernández
10. On this spot in Montana, Sioux and Cheyenne Indians (led by Chief Sitting Bull) fought against Lt.Colonel George Custer for their land of the Black Hills. This battle, which took place in June of 1876,was called the worst American military disaster ever. What is it?
the Battle of Little Bighorn
the Battle of Gettysburg
the Civil War
the Battle of Good and Evil (ha ha)
Gokani
@cdre5 @kperrykyle and CWhite...MU catchers at Gettysburg battlefield #cannons http://t.co/PQqTXlqnqC
Martin
Toured the battlefield at Vicksburg, MS yesterday. A must for tourists if you're in that area. Rates with Gettysburg as a decisive battle in the "troubled times". Lots of antebellum houses and buildings. Great views of the Mississippi River.
Guō
Ugh...beautiful beautiful day and all i can think is why are we not in Gettysburg for this?! Think I have an addiction problem.
Doshi
2013 Pennsylvania Bunny run will be March 30th 2013 meeting at the Hummelstown Fire dept for breakfast and leaving for the first hospital at 10am.
Mizrachi
Working on an itinerary for our Gettysburg trip is both a most fun and most frustrating way to spend a Sunday morning. I'm excited that there are going to be so many great events, but have NO idea how Eric & I are going to be able to squeeze it all in!! Also, a little nervous to disclose to him I think our best bet is going to be ditching the car and taking the bikes pretty much everywhere...Love you, baby!!
Ortiz
Ridding horses around the Gettysburg battlefield
Hayashi
My son informed us that my granddaughter Mckenzie took her first 2 steps last night. Such an exciting moment. I am extremely happy that mommy and daddy were the ones to experience this first. Pop may have to invest in a pair of roller blades to keep up with her now. LOL
Levi
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Malach
Visiting Antietam National Battlefield and Gettysburg this weekend. But first, fried pIckles!
Hebbar
Heading up to Gettysburg today with my brother and his other half. Should be fun seeing all of the historical stuff and having a nice lunch. Got my camera in hand and ready to act like the perverbial tourist!
Kawle
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Lewis
Michael Waricher and I are putting together a fun gathering for battlefield photographers. The date is Saturday, April 13 and we will be picking a location to meet at 9:30 a.m. and just walking and taking photos. There will be a morning session, break for lunch, and an afternoon session. I would like to create an actual event so we can get a head-count, so if you are interested in joining us, just say so in the comments below, or contact me directly. This is JUST FOR FUN, so photographers of all skill levels are welcome!
Phillips
Ghost hunting on the Battlefield of Gettysburg tonight!
Peretz
The snow melts. Our dog has made a model of the battlefield at Gettysburg in the yard. Soldier turd bodies mark the futility of war.
Dash
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. More than 50,000 soldiers lost their lives on that bloody battlefield in early July of 1863. That is more casualties than all of the Korean War or all of the Vietnam Conflict. And that 50,000 was literally 1/3 of the total number of soldiers who fought. Gettysburg also served as the tipping point of the Civil War.
What many may not have realized is that on the 50th anniversary of the battle the U.S. government offered to pay travel expenses for all surviving union and confederate soldiers to reunite on those hallowed grounds as a sign of unity and show the international community the strength of America having risen above its darkest hour. Tents were pitched on the grounds and old warriors returned to greet each other in peace. And the event closed with a speech and dedication by President Woodrow Wilson on the last day, July 4th.
I am particularly fond of one of the battle's survivors. One individual in both the crowd that fought in 1863 and then returned in 1913 for the 50th anniversary was Corporal Chester B. Church of the Michigan 5th Cavalry Regiment. Born in 1841 he was marshaled into service in 1862 and remained in service through the war’s end – his Regiment helping to block Lee's retreat and force the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Chester is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, thus Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather to my kids.
So what better way to make history come alive for them than to take them to Gettysburg on the 150th year and walk the grounds where he would have made camp, fought, lived, and returned in peace. I’m excited to give them the opportunity as well as take it in again for myself. When they reach those lessons in school, just imagine how far ahead on the subject they will be.
But it also makes me pause and ponder too. What will our 50th anniversary moment be for reconciling our current political divide? Especially as I don't think we've yet seen a turning point. What will be the watershed moment that turns the tide? Or are we destined to see history repeat?
Baker
Sometimes you make lemonade when traveling throws you lemons.
Fujii
Whats wrong with the people in this world People get on fb and talk bad about young men that have lost their life WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE WHERE THEY WERE in mud-hole, Iraq, back country road,Battlefield in Gettysburg,coal mine, Over in another country or right down the road from us. A young man lost his life doing what alot of us have done and some of still do playing in big ole mud hole!! No matter where or how it's a terrible thing when anyone loses their life its really heartbreaking when it's a young life
Ochion
Super tired. Been to Arlington Cemetery and walked must of it. Been to Gettysburg and seen the battlefield, walked downtown and did are ghost hunting. Time for bed another busy day tomorrow
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