"Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most historically significant sites in the United States. The deadly Battle of Gettysburg, which took place over three days in July 1863, proved to be a major turning point in the Civil War. President Lincolns solemn Gettysburg Address given at the site on November 19, 1863, has become one of the most memorable, oft-quoted speeches in our nations history. In this educational book, readers learn all about Gettysburg and appreciate its importance. Fun fact boxes add interest to the approachable text and bright photographs bring the information to life"--.