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Eternal Peace Light
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Eternal Peace Light Memorial | | |
Inscription. (Lower Front):Peace Eternal in a Nation United
(Left Side):With firmness
in the right
as God gives us
to see the right
Lincoln
(Right Side):An enduring light
to guide us
in unity
and fellowship
Location. 39° 50.907′ N, 77° 14.608′ W. Marker is near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in Adams County. Marker is on North Confederate Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Located on Oak Hill, Stop 2 of the driving tour, in Gettysburg National Military Park. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg PA 17325, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Rodes Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Peace Light Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orange Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); The King William Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardaway Alabama Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Iverson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Gettysburg.
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Front Inscription | | |
1. Oak Hill. National Park Service virtual tour stop. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Eternal Peace Light Memorial Dedication. Entry from Gettysburg Daily providing many bits of information about the memorial and the dedication ceremony. Includes a video clip of the reunion and dedication. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
3. Vandalism at the Memorial. In January 2009, the memorial was vandalized. Due to cold weather, the Park Service placed plywood boards up to hide the graffiti. (Submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Left Side of Memorial | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Right Side of Memorial | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Figures on Front of Memorial | | The figures depict the peace and unity that has followed the war. | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Dedication Marker behind Memorial | Eternal Light
Peace Memorial
dedicated by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
during the observation of the
75th anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg
July 3, 1938 | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 7. Left Side Entrance | | On the memorial's left is a listing of the officials from the Pennsylvania State Commission. | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 8. RIght Side Entrance | | On the memorial's right entrance is a listing of the United States Commission officials and the seven contributing states - Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois. | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 9. Eternal Peace Light Memorial | | |
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By Craig Swain, November 1, 2008 | |
| | | 10. Dedication Marker behind Memorial | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,120 times since then. This page was the Marker of the Week March 22, 2009. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on January 19, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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