July 1, 2006

Battle of Gettysburg Begins

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The Battle of Gettysburg, which took place during the American Civil War in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the largest battle ever fought in North America. The battle, which signaled a turning tide in favor of the Union, was the bloodiest battle of the war. The site is now a national cemetery; at its dedication on November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. How many casualties did the two armies suffer at the Battle of Gettysburg?
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