. . . between former bitter enemies. What a quaint notion.
“Union (left) and Confederate (right) veterans meet for the Battle of Gettysburg's 50th anniversary in 1913. Despite official concerns "that there might be unpleasant differences", the peaceful reunion was repeatedly marked by events of Union-Confederate camaraderie.
The battle, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, pitted the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General George G. Meade, against the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee.
The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered the turning point of the Civil War. The Union victory halted the Confederate advance into the North and led to the retreat of Lee's army. The battle resulted in an estimated 51,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest engagements in the war.
The Great Reunion was attended by an estimated 50,000 veterans, with approximately 25,000 representing the Union and 25,000 representing the Confederacy. The event was marked by a spirit of reconciliation and camaraderie, as former enemies came together to honor the sacrifices made during the war.”
“Union (left) and Confederate (right) veterans meet for the Battle of Gettysburg's 50th anniversary in 1913. Despite official concerns "that there might be unpleasant differences", the peaceful reunion was repeatedly marked by events of Union-Confederate camaraderie.
The battle, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, pitted the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by Major General George G. Meade, against the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee.
The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered the turning point of the Civil War. The Union victory halted the Confederate advance into the North and led to the retreat of Lee's army. The battle resulted in an estimated 51,000 casualties, making it one of the bloodiest engagements in the war.
The Great Reunion was attended by an estimated 50,000 veterans, with approximately 25,000 representing the Union and 25,000 representing the Confederacy. The event was marked by a spirit of reconciliation and camaraderie, as former enemies came together to honor the sacrifices made during the war.”
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