Episode 94: Gettysburg, 1963

The Way of Improvement Leads Home: American History, Religion, Politics, and Academic life. - En podkast av John Fea

Our guest in this episode is Gettysburg College historian Jill Ogline Titus. Her new book, Gettysburg 1963, tells the story of the centennial celebration of the Civil War in the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. Through an examination of the experiences of political leaders, civil rights activists, preservation-minded Civil War enthusiasts, and residents, Titus shows how this town continues to serve as a place where Americans work-out their understanding of national identity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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