lauded the Gettysburg Address as “a monumental act” made even more poignant by Lincoln’s assassination just after the Civil War’s conclusion in April 1865. In response to Lincoln’s ...

"The Civil War was the most important event in American ... fallen and redefined the war’s purpose with his stirring "Gettysburg Address." When the South fell, slavery was outlawed in every ...

For instance, did you know there is a small cannon from the War of 1812 embedded in the sidewalk along Baltimore Street? Or that there are artillery shells still embedded in the sides of buildings ...

Considered the turning point of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was ... where Abraham Lincoln put the final touches on the Gettysburg Address. Previous travelers say the tour blends ...

Whether you’re interested in the Civil War or just looking for a scenic drive ... of the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg where Lincoln gave his famous address, and the site ...

In just 275 words, Lincoln transformed the Civil War from a struggle to save the ... That’s the global dimension of the Gettysburg Address, which we too often ignore. Lincoln did not simply ...

The final section looks at Lincoln’s famous address and later events memorializing the battle. Voices from Gettysburg is an invaluable read for anyone interested in the Gettysburg or the Civil War.