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Gettysburg National Cemetery

cemetery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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Gettysburg National Cemetery is a hallowed site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. This pivotal battle, fought from July 1-3, 1863, is considered a turning point in the war, resulting in a significant Confederate defeat.1

The cemetery itself is part of the larger Gettysburg National Military Park, which preserves the battlefield. It is here that President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863, at the dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery. The site features numerous monuments and markers commemorating the battle and its participants.23

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