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1863

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Jul

03

American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863, ending Lee's invasion of the North. Union infantry advancing from the right. Print of 1867. Fighting Action Soldier Flag Weapon Rifle Bayonet Field Gun Fire Smoke

UNSPECIFIED - : American Civil War 1861-1865: Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863, ending Lee's invasion of the North. Union infantry advancing from the right. Print of 1867. Fighting Action Soldier Flag Weapon Rifle Bayonet Field Gun Fire Smoke (Photo by Universal History Archive/Getty Images)

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Nov

19

Gettysburg Address

19th November 1863: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America, making his famous 'Gettysburg Address' speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery during the American Civil War. Original Artwork: Painting by Fletcher C Ransom (Photo by Library Of Congress/Getty Images)

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