Why Gettysburg Was a Turning Point in the Civil War

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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
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Civil War cannon & carriage behind stone wall against darkening blue skies with white clouds.

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On this episode of The Spark, we talk with Timothy H. Smith of Gettysburg History about the broader story of the Civil War and why the Battle of Gettysburg remains such a pivotal moment. Smith shares insight into the battle’s impact on the course of the war and highlights stories of local residents whose lives and actions shaped this defining chapter in American history.