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The Fourth at Gettysburg

Summary

Description of July 4th ceremonies at Gettysburg. Included parade through town to cemetery and laying cornerstone of soldiers monument. Speeches by General Howard and Pennsylvania Governor Curtin. Many people from various parts of country. President Johnson ill so could not attend.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: July 12th, 1865

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
  • Other

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