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Today in History: Roosevelt Dedicates Eternal Light Peace Memorial

7/3/2025

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On July 3, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Eternal Light Peace Memorial at Gettysburg, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle. The event gathered around 1,359 veterans, including 25 who fought in the battle, highlighting the significance of the Union's victory and the enduring legacy of the conflict.

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On July 3, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Eternal Light Peace Memorial at Gettysburg, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle. The event gathered around 1,359 veterans, including 25 who fought in the battle, highlighting the significance of the Union's victory and the enduring legacy of the conflict.