The following is from a contemporary news article of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

"Such an anniversary as this convinces that the day is not far off when wars shall have ceased, and when nations abroad and at home shall arbitrate."

Thought ya'll might find it interesting given the history of the 20th century.

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David

"It is history that teaches us to hope"
Robert E. Lee

An intresting quote there David. I take it you enjoy the ACW. I shall be visiting Gettysburg in August of this year. If you want I'll post some pics.
Which News Paper did that qoute come from?

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"Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Powder is scarce and must not be wasted. Fire low! You are all marksmen and could kill a squirrel at a hundred yards. Reserve your fire and the enemy will all be destroyed! - Israel Putnam, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775
"War is a conflict of great interests which is settled by bloodshed, and only in that is it different from others." - Karl von Clausewitz

I do indeed, Mike. some would say obsessively so. I found it on another forum of which I'm a member. Here is a link to the entire text if you're interested.

Fifty Years Later

I'd love to see your pics of Gettysburg. I hear that the new visitor center is really good. Have you been before?

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David

"It is history that teaches us to hope"
Robert E. Lee

I was there when I was about 5. Almost 20 years ago. A few things stood out in my mind. Even as a young child, I remember standing atop Devils Den and wondering why anyone would attack this place. I also remember visiting the spot where General Reynolds was killed on the first day. After that It all blends into a series of monuments and open feilds.

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"Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Powder is scarce and must not be wasted. Fire low! You are all marksmen and could kill a squirrel at a hundred yards. Reserve your fire and the enemy will all be destroyed! - Israel Putnam, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775
"War is a conflict of great interests which is settled by bloodshed, and only in that is it different from others." - Karl von Clausewitz

Well enjoy! I'm trying to arrange another trip in the next year or so to focus on Culps Hill and Cemetary Hill. I'm reading Pfanz just now, and I really went way too quickly on these parts last time.

You might want to consider one of the paid guides that you can hire at the visitors center. They are very good.

At any rate, have fun!

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David

"It is history that teaches us to hope"
Robert E. Lee