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Thomas R. Flagel is associate professor of history at Columbia State Community College in Tennessee. The author of several books, Flagel has also worked with multiple historic preservation groups including the Civil War Trust and the National Park Service.   Union and Confederate veterans meet at Gettysburg on the 50th anniversary of the battle This June 29-July 4 reunion drew over 55,000 official attendees plus thousands more who descended upon a town of 4,000 during the scorching summer of 1913, with the promise of little more than a cot and two blankets, military fare, and the presence of countless adversaries from a horrific war. Most were revisiting a time and place in their personal history that involved acute physical and emotional trauma. Contrary to popular belief, veterans were not motivated to attend by a desire for reconciliation, nor did the Great Reunion produce a general sense of a reunified country. The reconciliation premise, advanced by several major speeches at the anniversary, lived in rhetoric more than fact. Recent scholarship effectively dismantles this "Reconciliation of 1913" mythos, finding instead that sectionalism and lingering hostilities largely prevailed among veterans and civilians. Flagel examines how individual veterans viewed the reunion, what motivated them to attend, how they acted and reacted once they arrived, and whether these survivors found what they were personally seeking. While politicians and the press characterized the veterans as relics of a national crusade, Flagel focuses on four men who come to the reunion for different and very individual reasons. Flagel's book adds significantly to Gettysburg literature and to Civil War historiography.   Source: Publisher

November 22nd, 1963 – 60 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. It was one of the defining moments of the 20th century. During that week in November, 1963, there was an observance of another seminal moment in American history – the 100th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. President Kennedy was invited to speak in Gettysburg, but declined and went to Dallas later in the week. On The Spark Wednesday we talked about that week in 1963 in Gettysburg, documents that survive and Kennedy and Gettysburg. Appearing on the program, Jill Ogline Titus, Associate Director of the Civil War Institute, Co-Coordinator of Public History Minor at Gettysburg College and author of the book Gettysburg 1963 Civil Rights, Cold War Politics, and Historical Memory in America's Most Famous Small Town, said Kennedy could have chosen to attend both the commemoration of the Gettysburg Address and gone to Dallas as well,"The Gettysburg Centennial Commission did invite Kennedy to come for the anniversary and the the anniversary commemoration wasn't just the (November) 19th. The events really spanned from the 17th through the 19th. There were a few more things on the 20th, and the invitation to Kennedy was to speak on the 19th itself. But there were a number of other activities that the Commission would have loved to have him involved in if he had been here for longer than just the 19th. That it's definitely true that people involved with the commemoration, as soon as word of the assassination reached them, immediately drew the conclusion that if Kennedy had come, his life would have been saved. They wrote about that very extensively. You know, if President Kennedy had only accepted our invitation, he'd still be alive and the country would have been spared this this horrible tragedy. But I think the documentation shows us that it's not quite that much of a black and white issue." Titus indicated that Kennedy went to Texas because there was a political feud amongst Democrats on the state level and Kennedy wanted to shore up support in an important state in the 1964 election. Andrew Dalton, Executive Director of the Adams County Historical Society said on The Spark that documents in the Historical Society's archives include plans for President Kennedy if he came to Gettysburg, but he added those plans included someone who had a significant role after the president was killed,"It's actually just very kind of hastily put together notes from a meeting that was held, sort of a memo that was created based on this meeting held on September 5th, 1963, between Louis Simon, who was the secretary of the planning committee here in Gettysburg, and Malcolm Kilduff, who was the assistant press secretary.  I just wanted to point out, I didn't know this until a few hours ago, but Malcolm Kilduff ended up going to Dallas with Kennedy a few days after and was actually the acting press secretary there with Kennedy. He was in, I think the third car of the motorcade that went to the hospital. He was actually the man who informed Lyndon Johnson that Kennedy had died. He gave the statement in front of TV cameras to the press and then actually recorded the oath of office on the plane when Johnson was sworn in. So this guy, just a few days later, is right there on the front lines of what was going on in Dallas. But fast rewind 78 days and you have this meeting in the press office at the White House between the folks in Gettysburg and Kilduff." The document Dalton referred to (see below) included logistical questions about Kennedy's time in Gettysburg and the activities surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. One question from the White House was whether Kennedy would ride in a car through the streets of Gettysburg to the National Cemetery, where Kennedy would speak, or if there was a place for a helicopter to land closer to the cemetery. Dalton speculated there was concern about the president riding in an open car.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA. Gerry interviews several people while attending the yearly conference.

Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA. Gerry interviews several people while attending the yearly conference.

Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA. Gerry interviews several people while attending the yearly conference.

Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA. Gerry interviews several people while attending the yearly conference.

Gerry's Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA

Gerry's Almost Live Show from Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA

Our guest today is the dapper, copiously quaffed, and brilliant Ian Andrew Isherwood. Ian is Associate Professor of War and Memory Studies in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Gettysburg College. He previously served as the Assistant Director of the Civil War Institute and chair of the Civil War Era Studies program. He is currently the Harold Keith Johnson Chair of Military History at the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. Ian earned his BA at Gettysburg College, his MA at Dartmouth College, and his PhD from the University of Glasgow's Scottish Centre for War Studies.  Ian is the author of Remembering the Great War  (Bloomsbury) and the co-editor, with Steve Trout, of  Serpents of War: An American Officer's Story of World War I Combat and Captivity (forthcoming, University Press of Kansas). His articles have been published in War and Society, First World War Studies, War, Literature and the Arts, The Journal of Military History, and War in History. He is currently working on a book titled The Battalion: Citizen Soldiers on the Western Front, which is a history of a Kitchener volunteer battalion in the Great War. Ian is a member of the International Society for First World War Studies and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is also the creator and co-lead of The First World War Letters of H.J.C. Peirs, a centennial First World War digital history project. Ian is beyond dedicated to his students. In 2019, he was recognized as the outstanding faculty mentor of undergraduate research in the humanities at Gettysburg, and he has taken his students to Europe for field research on several occasions.  Join us for a really fun and interesting chat with Ian Isherwood. We'll talk beer can collections, First World War memoirs and diaries, teaching at a liberal arts college and a major PME institution, life writing, Tom Waits, C. S. Lewis, and wearing t-shirts in public - that's a lot of ground! Shoutout to Chubby's BBQ! Rec.: 05/04/2023

We are joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael of Gettysburg College and Civil War Institute to discuss the letters of Confederate soldier John Futch. 

Gerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Gerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Gerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Gerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Gerry Prokopowicz, our host....Almost Live, from the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Brrrrr....It's so COLD outside these days. Right? I mean, what, is it Winter or somethin'? You stay in the warmth of your hearth and home and let Addressing Gettysburg bring Gettysburg to you as you save your energy and pennies for your trip to Gettysburg during the months that are conducive to human beings being outdoors. And while you do that, siphon some of those pennies to help support those who are willing to freeze in order to go and record these lectures. And what's most exciting for you is that there are two episodes on our Patreon with Dr. Titus where we explore some of the thigs mentioned in this lecture in more depth. Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg Dr. Jill Titus, Gettysburg College Dr. Jill Titus, Associate Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, will explore the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address through the lens of civil rights activity and Cold War politics, examining the relationship between historical memory, Civil War commemoration, and contemporary events.

Everybody loves Steve Phan. His enthusiasm for American history and food is endearing to us all. Getting the opportunity to sit and talk with Steve is a real treat. In this episode, we are joined by Cameron Sauers, a fellow at the Civil War Institute and student at Gettysburg College and Matt, Bob and Cameron interview Steve about his career, the Civil War Defenses of Washington During the gettysburg Campaign and more.    Follow Steve on Instagram @majgensteveyp

Originally released on Jan 26, 2020, this Patreon episode, provided o you free and in its entirety, features Dr Jill Titus, Associate Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Dr Jill and Matt sat down to talk about the Centennial Celebrations of the Battle of Gettysburg. It's quite an interesting conversation about a very turbulent time in our history and much of what subsequent generations have been taught about the battle, stems from those days.  Dr. Titus's book is available through UNC Press.  We hope you enjoyed this free Patreon episode. Please help support the growth of the show and get to hear new episodes upon their release by becoming a Patron. Click here.

NOTE- Beginning with this episode, Addressing Gettysburg will release two old Patreon episodes a month in their entirety. It won't be all of them and it won't be any recent ones. Why are we doing this? Because we need your support to make more and the best way to do that is by becoming a patron. Therefore, we're giving you more than 15 minute previews. What's unique about our Patreon feed is that your actually get something in return like interviews with authors, historians, actors from the movie Gettysburg and more. Depending on the tier you choose, you can get 2-4 episodes a month, videos and other special episodes created just for our Patrons. On Patreon, we don't shy away from controversial topics or opinions because we believe that, to learn, we must be willing to be uncomfortable and that requires open communication. So, we invite you to become a patron and learn with us by clicking here.   ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode was recorded at our first studio in the offices of Destination Gettysburg. Eric was not yet a part of the team. Bob Steenstra was still co-host and Matt's allergies were evident in his voice. Here is the original show description: Dr. Ashley Whitehead Luskey is the assistant director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and heads up an ambitious project called "Killed at Gettysburg". KAG sets students on a journey back into the lives of the men killed during the battle. After their research is complete, the students create profiles on the project's website . Dr. Luskey sat down with Bob and I to discuss the project's history and goals. We think you'll find this fascinating. 

In this episode of Homeroom, we're joined by 4 students passionate about history. We discuss everything from our favorite stories from history to how historical education shapes the way that students of all grades, whether elementary school or high school, can learn and become citizens in the world they live. At the end, listen to a short interview with Professor Peter Carmichael, the head of the Civil War Institute where we discuss the Civil War and the role that perspective plays in history.

I was joined by Dr. Peter Carmichael (Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College) and Ranger Chris Gwinn (Chief of Interpretation and Education, Gettysburg NMP) to discuss the most heavily visited portion of the battlefield at Gettysburg: Little Round Top. 

I sat down and spoke with Dr. Jonathan Noyalas and discussed the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University. We talked about augmented reality and virtual reality in the history field, various monographs, and the institute's annual conference this April. 

Dr Ashley Whitehead Luskey is the assistant director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College and heads up an ambitious project called "Killed at Gettysburg". KAG sets students on a journey back into the lives of the men killed during the battle. After their research is complete, the students create profiles on the project's website . Dr Luskey sat down with Bob and I to discuss the project's history and goals. We think you'll find this fascinating.

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Almost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Almost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Almost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Almost live, from the 2019 Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, stops by to discuss education, historians, and (most importantly) his recent book on the Common Soldier.  Find Dr. Carmichael's Book, The War of the Common Soldier, on Amazon. Become a patron to support Chronicles on Patreon! www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

Dr. Peter S. Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, joined me for an installment of The Tattooed Historian Presents which took place at the Garryowen Irish Pub in Gettysburg. It was such a great presentation that I stripped the audio from the video to produce this podcast. We discuss Civil War letters and how to look at them in different ways, and obviously we cover his latest book entitled, "The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies." 

Ashley Whitehead Luskey, Assistant Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Ashley Whitehead Luskey, Assistant Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Ashley Whitehead Luskey, Assistant Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

Ashley Whitehead Luskey, Assistant Director, Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College

On February 21, 2019, Peter S. Carmichael delivered the Banner Lecture, “Tracking Down a Confederate Deserter after Gettysburg.” On August 20, 1863, thirteen veteran soldiers from the 3rd North Carolina Infantry decided that they'd had enough of war. That evening, in the blackness of night, they picked up their rifles, slung on their cartridge belts, and escaped into the woods. From that point on there was no turning back. Our guest speaker, Professor Peter S. Carmichael, will focus on the words of John Futch, one of the thirteen deserters. Though he was illiterate, Futch left a remarkable set of letters that he dictated to his comrades. Futch’s powerful story puts us in the shoes of a deserter, enabling us to see his world after the devastating defeat in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carmichael, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on the American Civil War, is the Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and the director of the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular articles and several books, including Lee's Young Artillerist: William R. J. Pegram; The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion; and The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies.

Elizabeth Parnicza, historian and site manager, Chancellorsville Visitor Center, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP and Tim Talbot, Director of Education, Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Recorded at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA, June 24, 2018

Elizabeth Parnicza, historian and site manager, Chancellorsville Visitor Center, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP and Tim Talbot, Director of Education, Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Recorded at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA, June 24, 2018

Elizabeth Parnicza, historian and site manager, Chancellorsville Visitor Center, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP and Tim Talbot, Director of Education, Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Recorded at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA, June 24, 2018

Elizabeth Parnicza, historian and site manager, Chancellorsville Visitor Center, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP and Tim Talbot, Director of Education, Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier. Recorded at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg, PA, June 24, 2018

The words Abraham Lincoln spoke at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg comprise perhaps the most famous speech in history. It has been quoted by popes, presidents, prime ministers, and revolutionaries around the world. From "Four score and seven years ago..." to "government of the people, by the people, for the people," Lincoln's words echo in the American conscience. Many books have been written about the Gettysburg Address and yet, as a Lincoln scholar Gabor Boritt shows, there is much that we don't know about the speech. In The Gettysburg Gospel he reconstructs what really happened in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863. Boritt tears away a century of myths, lies, and legends to give us a clear understanding of the greatest American's greatest speech. Gabor Boritt is the Robert Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of sixteen books about Lincoln and the Civil War. Boritt and his wife live on a farm near the Gettysburg battlefield, where they have raised their three sons.

This week on The Creators Call, Pete Barrett and Anthony Palmer phone Peter Carmichael. Carmichael is one of the nation’s leading Civil War historians. Carmichael is the Director of the Civil War Institute and a Professor of Civil War Studies at Gettysburg College, where his frequent speaking and publishing shapes the ongoing discussion about one of our nation’s most trying times. Carmichael joins us to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. He talks about the historical significance of the battle, the storytelling that shapes our nation’s history, and the surprising reasons why professional historians are more creative than most people believe. Peter’s most recent book is The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion; he is currently working on a book project which will explore the experience of slaves who served as Confederate soldiers. You can follow Carmichael on Twitter @PSCarmichael; and you can read more about him online at the Civil War Institute. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Join us on Twitter to keep the conversation going: @AnthonyPalms @PeteBarrettJr Subscribe on iTunes: bit.ly/11jWZP9

Peter Carmichael is the Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Amongst other topics, Gerry and Peter discuss the role of the Institute in High School and Undergraduate education.

Peter Carmichael is the Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Amongst other topics, Gerry and Peter discuss the role of the Institute in High School and Undergraduate education.

Peter Carmichael is the Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Amongst other topics, Gerry and Peter discuss the role of the Institute in High School and Undergraduate education.

Peter Carmichael is the Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Amongst other topics, Gerry and Peter discuss the role of the Institute in High School and Undergraduate education.