Here is your chance to learn more about the 272 words President Abraham Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg when they officially dedicated the military cemetery there. This is a fine documentary about Gettysburg that focuses with a different angle than other Civil War programs. There are three main aspects to the film. The first is to provide a succinct description of the war during the months leading up to this crucial battle. The second angle describes how Lincoln uses a new invention - the telegraph - to stay in touch with his generals in an unparalleled manner never seen in war before (though …
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