The Rest Is History

202. American Civil War: Gettysburg (Part 3)

Jun 30, 2022

Historian Adam Smith from the University of Oxford joins to explore the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg and Abraham Lincoln's iconic address. They discuss the strategic blunders of Confederate General Lee and the crucial impact of Union General Meade's decisions. The conversation shifts to the experiences of Black soldiers during the Civil War, their contributions, and struggles for freedom. Smith also examines how the battle shaped commemoration practices, alongside the enduring legacy of Lincoln's words that resonate even today.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

The Pivotal Clash at Gettysburg

21min

Commemoration and Remembrance

4min

Voices of the Civil War

6min

Struggles for Freedom and Citizenship in War

12min

The Climactic Surrender: Lee at Appomattox and Grant's Rise

2min

The Surrender at Appomattox: Legacy and Myth

3min

Tom, Dominic and historian Adam Smith look at the most famous battle of the war and Abraham Lincoln’s 272 word address that became one of the best known speeches of all time. They also discuss the conditions of the black population during the conflict.

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