Lincoln and Obama landmarks in American history
A compact look at Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial birth on February 12 1809 and Barack Obama’s rise from Illinois congressman to president. Key events include Lincoln’s 1861 inauguration the Civil War and the Gettysburg Address. The piece notes Union and Confederate forces six slave states and the Union’s blue versus Confederate gray uniforms.
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Gettysburg Sites Reopen David Wills House as Museum
Gettysburg Pennsylvania marks the reopening of the David Wills House as a museum detailing Lincoln's stay the night before the Gettysburg Address and the town's Civil War landmarks. The site connects to the Soldiers' National Cemetery and National Military Park and centers on Lincoln's famed speech.
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Gettysburg Address origins clarified and Meade named commander
Historian note debunks envelope tale of Lincoln composing the Gettysburg Address on a train. Gen George Meade commanded Union forces at Gettysburg. Lincoln’s opening line refers to 87 years since 1776, not the Declaration signing. National Park Service provided context with Smithsonian input.
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Gettysburg Address and Battle Overview 1863
A concise summary of the Battle of Gettysburg from July 1 to 3, 1863 in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. It notes 51 000 casualties and over 165 000 participants in a pivotal Civil War clash. Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address after Edward Everett spoke.
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