Events with tag - Gettysburg

June 29, 1863

Custer Becomes Youngest Union General

George Armstrong Custer made history by becoming the youngest brigadier general in the Union Army at age 23, marking one of the most remarkable promotions in American military history.

July 1, 1863

Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War, resulting in over 50,000 casualties. This decisive Union victory under Major General George Meade against Confederate General Robert E. Lee's forces marked a turning point in the war.

November 19, 1863

Gettysburg Address

President Abraham Lincoln delivered his historic 272-word Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, transforming a simple dedication into a powerful statement about democracy, human equality, and national purpose during the American Civil War.