The Battle of Gettysburg was a major battle fought during the American Civil War from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It took place in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and is considered one of the turning points of the war.
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Abraham Lincoln: The President of the United States during the Civil War who delivered famous speeches and issued important executive orders.
Emancipation Proclamation: A document issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 that declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be free.
Civil War: A war fought from 1861 to 1865 between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including slavery and states' rights.