Dedication Ceremonies At The Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Dedication Ceremonies at the Soldiers' National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to a significant event in American history – the dedication ceremonies of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is notable for being the final resting place for thousands of soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1–3, 1863, during the U.S. Civil War. The ceremonies took place on November 19, 1863, with President Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address, a brief speech that redefined the purpose of the American Civil War and set forth principles for the preservation of the Union and its democratic ideals. The dedication marked the transition of the battlefield from a scene of carnage to a sacred memorial, symbolizing national unity and healing in the aftermath of the conflict.