This past week, hundreds of thousands of people visited Gettysburg National Military Park to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. In this video, visitors and park workers speak about the lasting significance of the Civil War in the context of ongoing attacks on democracy in the United States.
Falsifying the American Civil War: Doris Kearns Goodwin at Gettysburg
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin attempted to strip the American Civil War of its revolutionary significance in her keynote speech at celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Eric London, Jerry White•
“The entire future of democracy was hanging in the balance”
Historian Allen Guelzo speaks on the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
In an interview with the WSWS, Civil War historian Allen Guelzo explains the world historical significance of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln’s subsequent Gettysburg Address.
Andre Damon•
Third day of Gettysburg anniversary: Discussions on Snowden and the decay of democracy
Workers and young people visiting the Gettysburg battlefields contrasted the powerful democratic ideals of Lincoln and the Union forces with government spying, war and inequality in contemporary America.
Jerry White in Gettysburg•
Day two of the Gettysburg Anniversary: Visitors speak on the Civil War and contemporary matters
Conversations about the historical significance of the war and of the Battle of Gettysburg abound, and discussions quickly turn to broader topics.
Eric London in Gettysburg•
Jerry White in Gettysburg•
Joseph Kishore•
Tom Mackaman•