Why Gettysburg Belongs in Our America250 Coverage

The single most costly battle of the American Civil War happened in the early days of July 1863, falling on the same days the Founding Fathers finalized the Declaration of Independence less than 90 years earlier. Ret. Marine Col Rob Abbott, one of the few Licensed Battlefield Guides of Gettysburg National Military Park, takes us through the days before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.00:00 Why Gettysburg Matters01:41 Meet Rob Abbott03:02 Road to Gettysburg04:53 Becoming a Battlefield Guide07:36 Who the Soldiers Were09:46 What Was at Stake14:22 How the Battle Unfolded17:33 The Human Cost20:29 Turning Point for America22:52 Leadership Lessons Today25:08 Gettysburg Address Legacy27:11 Final July Fourth ReflectionSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews