We have all heard about Lincoln&rsquo\;s v isit to Gettysburg to help dedicate the Soldiers National Cemetery\, but f ewer know about the mysteries relating to his visit. These mysteries inclu de: why the invitation to Lincoln was an after-thought\, why his Gettysbur g Address was so short\, when and where he wrote it\, why he almost didn&r squo\;t come to Gettysburg\, if he had guards during his visit\, what type of horse he rode during the procession\, whether the audience applauded d uring and after his speech\, whether he ad-libbed parts of his speech\, ho w he felt about the speech\, why he visited a church after the ceremony\, and so much more! Get ready for an informative and fun presentation as Bra d and Linda Gottfried discuss the interesting facts about Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg.
\nDr. Brad Gottfried received his Ph.D. in Zoology in 1976 and worked at seven colleges over a span of 40 years. He retired in 2017 as the President of the College of Southern Maryland. Brad is a Certi fied Antietam Battlefield Guide and a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide. He i s the author of 24 books on the Civil War\, including nine map studies of campaigns in the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. His books have won seve ral awards. Linda Gottfried is an accomplished graphic designer and artist who has won several awards for her art projects. She has collaborated wit h Brad on five books\, including the Grant-Meade book. The Gottfrieds have five children and eight grandchildren.
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