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July 1st, 1863: The opening shots of the Battle of Gettysburg

Exactly 150 years ago today the opening shots of the Battle of Gettysburg were fired. (July 1, 1863) The battle raged for three long bloody and deadly days.  The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the war for the Union. 

Be a part of history and witness the Official 150th Gettysburg Anniversary Reenactment starting on July 4th through July 7th. 
http://www.gettysburgreenactment.com/

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