Post Reply 
Where exactly did Lincoln stand at Gettysburg?
12-28-2022, 07:07 PM
Post: #7
RE: Where exactly did Lincoln stand at Gettysburg?
Important in the sense that it matters to humanity? Obviously not. Important in the sense of being as accurate in history as possible? I think so. Given the sanctity of Lincoln's memory in our society, we want to be as close to him as is possible. Even though many of the places we think Lincoln saw are not correct. A prime example is the Old State Capitol in Springfield. Given that the building underwent a major renovation when Sangamon County moved out very little if anything from Lincoln's time exists. That doesn't stop thousands of people a year in visiting the site.

If we knew the exact site where the speaker's platform was located it would be of service to truthfulness in history, but not much else.

Best
Rob

Abraham Lincoln is the only man, dead or alive, with whom I could have spent five years without one hour of boredom.
--Ida M. Tarbell

I want the respect of intelligent men, but I will choose for myself the intelligent.
--Carl Sandburg
Find all posts by this user
Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Messages In This Thread
RE: Where exactly did Lincoln stand at Gettysburg? - Rob Wick - 12-28-2022 07:07 PM

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)