Cumberland Township near Gettysburg in Adams County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Dedication
Gettysburg National Military Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 14, 2021
1. A Dedication Marker
On July 3, 1938, during the 75th battle anniversary, over 1,800 Civil War veterans and 250,000 others gathered to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicate this memorial. Two veterans, one from each army, lowered a 50-foot American flag, revealing the Northern granite and Southern limestone memorial, honoring those who fought in the war, and pledging peace in the now reunited country. It was the last reunion of surviving Civil War veterans to take place at Gettysburg.
The 75th anniversary celebrated the ability of former enemies to return to the battlefield as friends and countrymen. While the bravery and sacrifice of both Union and Confederate soldiers was honored, the issues at the heart of the war—race, equality, and meaning of freedom—went largely unacknowledged.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated this monument saying. "All of them we honor, not asking under which flag they fought then—thankful that they stand together under one flag now."
Erected 2021 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1938.
Location. 39° 50.888′ N, 77° 14.625′ W.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodes Attacks (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Orange Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodes's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eternal Light Peace Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Iverson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The King William Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gettysburg.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This wayside replaced an earlier NPS version at the site, "Eternal Light Peace Memorial"
Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 25, 2021
2. A Dedication Marker
Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 25, 2021
3. Photograph of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt giving his dedication speech on July 3, 1938
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 14, 2021
4. A Dedication Marker
Photographed By Karl Stelly, March 25, 2021
5. A Dedication Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
