It is powerful. Strong handshakes. No *fist bumps*.
Look a man in the eye and shake on it. Powerful indeed.
I saw a film made at this event. The old confederates even managed to recreate the rebel yell!
And just a few years later WWI, then WWII,... unfortunately, war is unavoidable. Part of what we’re are humans, I guess.
Thank you for that post.
An incredibly powerful image .
There were heroes on both sides in that conflict. Both sides had true gentleman and men of courage amongst their ranks.
Many today would do well to remember this
I find this photograph heartbreaking!! FIFTY years after one of the bloodiest battles in our history and the combatants reach out to each other and shake hands. Old men, whose brothers in arms are to be FOREVER YOUNG.
I find it heartbreaking because in today’s world the side that lost a mere ELECTION unforginingly fights on with increasing hatred and incitement to violence.
Despite their bitter past, those in the picture would proclaim themselves as AMERICANS.
How and what does today’s LEft choose as the words to label themselves. It sure as hell does not have the same meaning as the AMERICANS in the photo.
Always wondered if he went with his brother, who fought on the other side.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce5WpM-JMYg
Video of 75th anniversary. I recall when I took American history in high school back in the 1980s, the teacher commented on if you were to visit the site, there are one or a couple of women who work there (wonder if they are still around?) that are basically walking encyclopedias about the Civil War. I presume ones here have made that visit and am sure it is worth it for sure.
It has been 53 years since my tour of duty in Viet Nam - Happy to report I do not look as old as these gentlemen.
One of my Great Grandfather served with the 72nd Indiana mounted infantry. He lived until around 1910.
Another Great Grandfather served with a Confederate unit in Missouri. He died in battle. Two of his five sons served in the Union while three were in the Confederate Army. Truly father against sons, brothers against brothers.
May they all rest in peace.
The Confederates just told the Union Soldiers that one day soon, in the America you fought, bleed and died for, your white grandchildren would be mocked, discriminated against by your own government and be called evil.
In fact - there will be calls for genocide against the white race. And it will be taken seriously.
Enjoy your victory...
Thank you for posting. Extremely powerful images should make us cautious about getting into a repeat. I see no issue with what was and is.
Appropriate respect from those who fought towards each other
Compare that to self righteous NeoCon virtue signaling scorn today of the souths history
“But wardaddy you hate Yankees”
Hardly but I detest anti southern bigots attacking America’s perennial socaillly conservative bastian
Gettysburg. 155 years. Still hallowed ground. Regardless of the cause they fought for, the Drcombatants deserve remembrance as the carnage they wrought should serve as a lesson for today.
There is a distinguished tradition of originally independent guides who have an encyclopedic knowledge of the battle. It is a little pricey, but well worth it to hire a guide who will drive your car and give you a personal tour of the battlefield from first shots to the end.
The battle was fought July 1, 2 and 3, 1863.
Thanks for sharing the photos. One of my favorite authors on the Civil War is Howard Coffin from Vermont.
It’s pretty hard to miss any other time of the year as well.
Every work day i drive down the Mummansburg Rd, past MacPhearson’s Ridge, where Devin’s Cavalry Brigade engaged Confederate Infantry on their left flank before being staged to XI Corps’ right flank; Oak Hill (present site of the Peace Memorial), where Rodes staged his Confederate Division; and Oak Ridge, where Cutler, Baxter, and Paul put up the fight of their lives to slow down the Confederate Army.
From there i drive past Benner’s hill (Location of Edward Johnson’s Division of Ewell’s corps and staging point for the attempt to take Culp’s hill). Continue on past East Cavalry Field, where Custer and Gregg slugged out with JEB Stuart on the last day.
You would think that one would would get used to seeing it all, but something about this place does not let you forget.
Even in the middle of Winter, it continues to speak.
What I wouldn’t have given to spend an afternoon with these guys, hanging on their every word.