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On this day 152 years ago: The Battle of Gettysburg

On By Avrohom Meir MorgensternIn My LifeLeave a comment

JULY 3, 1863 – GETTYSBURG, PA – 152 Years ago The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 – July 3, 1863. At 1:00 PM on July 3, 1863 Colonel E. P. Alexander, commander of the Confederate artillery on that day, gave the order and 150 Confederate guns open up against the Union line …

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Gettysburg: Hallowed Ground

On By Avrohom Meir MorgensternIn My Life1 Comment

The next day after the Caplan wedding, I decided to visit Gettysburg as it is one hour north-west of Baltimore and on the way to Chicago. I am fascinated by the Civil War and have always wanted to visit Civil War battle sites. I stayed to absorb the battle scene. It is hallowed ground and I had …

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