When I think of the High Water Mark, Little Round Top, and the entire Battlefield, I am reminded of Joshua Chamberlain's great speech, “In great deeds, something abides. On great fields, something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear; but spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of souls… generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and lo! the shadow of a mighty presence shall wrap them in its bosom, and the power of the vision pass into their souls.”
The 72nd Pennsylvania monument is properly placed. The bodies of soldiers lay dead across the wall. Their uniforms burned by the discharge of muskets pressed against their breasts. But the stone wall is not what we should remember. Rather it is that all the regiments that fought in the angle that day were the real wall that protected and preserved our nation.
Hello, I was wondering if anybody could tell me where to find a copy of the last photo ( on the internet) in this lecture? The two African American veterans that attended one of the reunions at Gettysburg. I love all of the lectures and think its wonderful the Park is putting them on RUclips! I also hope that nothing happens too the monuments on this or any of the fields of battle , thankfully i believe the Park Rangers would protect their parks at all costs.....
I have read many books on The War Between the States. And in all that reading and study, l have never read, or seen any photos of blacks at the battle of Gettysburg. Is this an opportunity for a former ranger/freshman author to stir up controversy,to get some public backslapping to sell a book or two.
African Americans have fought in every battle and in every war the U.S.A. has ever been involved in on land, sea, and air. Their contributions have been "whited out". Look at your WW1, WW2 Korean war photos and newsreels and you will hardly ever see an African American depicted. Just like Civil War "history" is mostly told by white Southerners whose version is a plethora of lies to numerous to count. Southerners were miseducated about the Civil War and the causes of same. Their miseducation was perpetrated by whipped Confederate veterans and the Mothers of Lies also known as the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Gettysburg was a popular place for veteran reunions, not only those who fought at Gettysburg itself. The fact is nearly 200,000 black men fought for freedom during the Civil War. They earned their place at reunions, but unfortunately, they had to wait until after WWII to truly earn the respect they deserved as soldiers.
Over 200,000 African Americans fought in the Union Army. They were known as United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). They were fighting to end African American slavery. And they won. Two U.S.C.T. shown at 57.15.
When I think of the High Water Mark, Little Round Top, and the entire Battlefield, I am reminded of Joshua Chamberlain's great speech, “In great deeds, something abides. On great fields, something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear; but spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of souls… generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and lo! the shadow of a mighty presence shall wrap them in its bosom, and the power of the vision pass into their souls.”
Great lecture It covers an aspect of the battle and national park that is not as well known.
The 72nd Pennsylvania monument is properly placed. The bodies of soldiers lay dead across the wall. Their uniforms burned by the discharge of muskets pressed against their breasts. But the stone wall is not what we should remember. Rather it is that all the regiments that fought in the angle that day were the real wall that protected and preserved our nation.
very good presentation. thanks 👍
This was Very Interesting..should do more about these great monuments..
Hello, I was wondering if anybody could tell me where to find a copy of the last photo ( on the internet) in this lecture? The two African American veterans that attended one of the reunions at Gettysburg. I love all of the lectures and think its wonderful the Park is putting them on RUclips! I also hope that nothing happens too the monuments on this or any of the fields of battle , thankfully i believe the Park Rangers would protect their parks at all costs.....
Andrew G they said it came from a place I North Carolina. Maybe also in Library iot Congress
Try the National Archives. They have over 10,000 photos taken during the civil war. I believe the data base is searchable.
Good lecture
I have read many books on The War Between the States.
And in all that reading and study, l have never read, or seen any photos of blacks at the battle of Gettysburg.
Is this an opportunity for a former ranger/freshman author to stir up controversy,to get some public backslapping to sell a book or two.
African Americans have fought in every battle and in every war the U.S.A. has ever been involved in on land, sea, and air. Their contributions have been "whited out". Look at your WW1, WW2 Korean war photos and newsreels and you will hardly ever see an African American depicted. Just like Civil War "history" is mostly told by white Southerners whose version is a plethora of lies to numerous to count. Southerners were miseducated about the Civil War and the causes of same. Their miseducation was perpetrated by whipped Confederate veterans and the Mothers of Lies also known as the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Gettysburg was a popular place for veteran reunions, not only those who fought at Gettysburg itself. The fact is nearly 200,000 black men fought for freedom during the Civil War. They earned their place at reunions, but unfortunately, they had to wait until after WWII to truly earn the respect they deserved as soldiers.
Over 200,000 African Americans fought in the Union Army. They were known as United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). They were fighting to end African American slavery. And they won. Two U.S.C.T. shown at 57.15.