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countryjake

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68. That's about how long ago it was I saw it for the first time.

Thu Aug 24, 2017, 03:18 AM

Aug 2017

Then, I took my own daughter there to see it in the late seventies when I'd heard they'd made changes to the park, expecting to be disappointed by some type of modernization, but I was pleased to find they'd made it even better...acre upon acre of sacred ground.

My last trip was during the Fall not too long ago and with the spectacular foliage and the addition of even more history re-telling each day's battle, it was still an overwhelming experience.

I wish all young people could get to go to Gettysburg; maybe someday it could become a mandatory school trip for the children of this country.

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Maybe Gettysburg Park in PA needs to hear from some DUers. They say they've received [View all] pnwmom Aug 2017 OP

It's a Civil War battlefield. The Park will not hear from me. Sneederbunk Aug 2017 #1

+1 beaglelover Aug 2017 #2

+ 2 TheOther95Percent Aug 2017 #32

+3 n/t susanna Aug 2017 #46

Battlefields, Cemeteries and Museums are the type of places they should be, along with the appleannie1943 Aug 2017 #3

I agree with you. susanna Aug 2017 #15

We spent 3 days at Gettysburg and still did not see it all. You can drive through it in a day appleannie1943 Aug 2017 #23

Thank you, appleannie. I spent two days, but it was not nearly enough. susanna Aug 2017 #40

Walked Pickett's Charge zipplewrath Aug 2017 #64

It is. It's haunting. susanna Aug 2017 #65

I agree, I was just there not too long away gopiscrap Aug 2017 #55

Slight disagreement Lithos Aug 2017 #51

Really? FLPanhandle Aug 2017 #4

Statues and monuments go beyond "mention." pnwmom Aug 2017 #5

As well they should in a place like Gettysburg FLPanhandle Aug 2017 #29

Do we maintain a lot of monuments to the defeated British army? Orrex Aug 2017 #50

And it seems your assistance in moving the "erasing history" allegation forward is effective. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #57

The Gettysburg monuments are appropriate I believe FakeNoose Aug 2017 #6

It's a Civil War battlefield how can you ignore the other side doc03 Aug 2017 #7

Civil war Battlefields and Museums are exactly where these monuments belong. No complaints here. hlthe2b Aug 2017 #8

None from me either. cwydro Aug 2017 #9

This is exactly where they belong... battlefields and museums. SMC22307 Aug 2017 #10

That's actually one place where they should be. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2017 #11

Battlefields are not city parks or state capitols. sinkingfeeling Aug 2017 #12

Gettysburg is one of the few places where such monuments are appropriate. (n/t) malchickiwick Aug 2017 #13

Disagree. They belong there. RelativelyJones Aug 2017 #14

Then why are there no monuments to Union leaders in Charleston, pnwmom Aug 2017 #17

The flag pole d_r Aug 2017 #30

Exactly. cwydro Aug 2017 #42

The statistical aberration is more than enough evidence for a biased mind. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #58

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #44

Wherever the US flag hangs in former Confederate states is a testament to the Union's victory. RelativelyJones Aug 2017 #45

Not from me! atreides1 Aug 2017 #16

I'd suggest any DUers agreeing with you should visit Gettysburg countryjake Aug 2017 #18

Then why aren't there more memorials to Union leaders/soldiers pnwmom Aug 2017 #19

Someday there may be, after more give up a lost cause. countryjake Aug 2017 #21

Apparently there was a concerted push by those who resented all civil rights progress, tblue37 Aug 2017 #22

answer is obvious - because the South is right wing, radius777 Aug 2017 #70

Why haven't you raised funds, obtained permits, and begun construction? Glassunion Aug 2017 #72

You're so right. marybourg Aug 2017 #27

Folks who've never been to Gettysburg should watch ... countryjake Aug 2017 #34

Yes, I was there more than 55 years ago, marybourg Aug 2017 #36

That's about how long ago it was I saw it for the first time. countryjake Aug 2017 #68

Thank you for that link. Going to watch it now. susanna Aug 2017 #43

You're welcome! countryjake Aug 2017 #67

I dig all the Japanese memorials celebrating their heritage located at Pearl Harbor. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #59

Yes! And I would add to this... susanna Aug 2017 #41

That is an appropriate venue for that stuff Bettie Aug 2017 #20

All battlefields with have monuments to both sides, including the Revolutionary War Historic NY Aug 2017 #24

But they don't. For example, Fort Sumpter was a major battle in the Civil War, pnwmom Aug 2017 #25

Is it at the fort? Historic NY Aug 2017 #35

It says Fort Sumpter. And it only refers to Union soldiers as "the enemy." pnwmom Aug 2017 #38

Its in Charleston not at Sumter according to the map.... Historic NY Aug 2017 #47

it isn't at Fort Sumter d_r Aug 2017 #49

It is Sumter, and no, it isn't at the Fort obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #61

Chickamauga d_r Aug 2017 #26

I haven't been to the memorial battlefields at Chickamauga, but Ilsa Aug 2017 #31

Yes, as I said, Florida has 13 Union Memorials -- and 61 for Confederates. pnwmom Aug 2017 #39

Hi, I'm sorry d_r Aug 2017 #48

I don't have any issue with monuments at Gettysburg. madaboutharry Aug 2017 #28

Add me to the list TomSlick Aug 2017 #33

Me too. That park is the appropriate place for that stuff. Don't beleive me? Go visit Gettysburg. FSogol Aug 2017 #54

They belong there Best_man23 Aug 2017 #37

Like others that posted exboyfil Aug 2017 #52

Charlottesville isn't all that close to Chancellorsville obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #62

Just put all the Lee statues together Lordquinton Aug 2017 #71

This from the OP just isn't correct d_r Aug 2017 #53

no, that's where they belong sfwriter Aug 2017 #56

CSA statues belong in a museum -- Gettysburg is a museum obamanut2012 Aug 2017 #60

Majority of Americans say statues should remain. moondust Aug 2017 #63

Battlefields-- especially Gettysburg-- are absolutely appropriate places for the monuments... VOX Aug 2017 #66

Thank you so much for telling your family's story, VOX. susanna Aug 2017 #69