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The Civil War  The Civil War: Gettysburg

July 3, 1863: The third day of Gettysburg marked a change in the tide of the war. Details

 

Program: The Civil War

Episode: The Civil War: Gettysburg

On July 3, 1863 in Gettysburg, PA the Union lured the Confederate troops out into the open field. Pickett charged and the tide of the war changed in the Union's favor.

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Duration: (8:27)
Premiere Date: 04/03/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR

Production made possible by grants from General Motors Corporation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation

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