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Why Gettysburg Was a Turning Point in the Civil War

  • Asia Tabb
Civil War cannon & carriage behind stone wall against darkening blue skies with white clouds.

Civil War cannon & carriage behind stone wall against darkening blue skies with white clouds.

AIRED; April 20, 2026

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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.

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