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Images to promote the 250th Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence (America's Birthday).
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
Fredericksburg Driving Tour, #5, Union Breakthrough
- Type: Audio
- Credit: NPS
- Date Taken: 2021-12-10
- Locations: Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
The best chance for a battlefield victory for the US Army of the Potomac at Fredericksburg was to exploit a hole that Confederate forces left in their defensive line in the woods near Prospect Hill. While US forces did break through this line, they were unsupported and quickly fell back. Part 5 of the Fredericksburg Driving Tour explores the circumstances and consequences of this lost opportunity.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
William R. Bennett
- Type: Audio
- Date Taken: 2023-12-14
- Locations: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Interview with William R. Bennett about his life in the Presidio and Fort Mason in the 1920's and 1930's with National Park Service Historian Steven Haller
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Frederick Penn
- Type: Audio
- Date Taken: 2024-01-29
- Locations: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Frederick "Rik" Penn discusses his time in the military, working for the Federal government, as well as being a Park Ranger for the National Park Service stationed in the Presidio of San Francisco
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Season 2, Episode 2: The River We Share
- Type: Audio
- Date Taken: 2025-03-31
- Locations: George Washington Birthplace National Monument
The Potomac River connects millions across four states and D.C. Known as "the Nation's River", it greatly influenced American history and George Washington's life. Today, the park’s Potomac River Beach is a popular destination at his birthplace, highlighting the importance of protecting the river's health for recreation and wildlife. In this episode, we welcome Michael Nardolilli, Executive Director of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, to discuss the river we share.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Eloy Martinez
- Type: Audio
- Date Taken: 2024-01-16
- Locations: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
An Oral history with Eloy Martinez about the Native American experience on and off of Alcatraz during the Indian Occupation
Flight 93 National Memorial
Reclaiming Former Coal Mines
- Type: Audio
- Credit: Jonna McKone - www.jonnamckone.com/
- Duration: 4:21
- Date Taken: 2020-10-14
- Locations: Flight 93 National Memorial
Plant-a-Tree at Flight 93 is part of larger effort to reforest former coal mines all across Appalachia. Explore this wider effort through this wonderful piece by journalist, artist, and NPR contributor Jonna McKone. Originally aired on the Allegheny Front www.alleghenyfront.org/
Isle Royale National Park
"Butterwort" by Elizabeth Rose
- Type: Photo
- Credit: NPS
- Date Taken: 2022-07-20
- Locations: Isle Royale National Park
15.5" x 20' pen and ink drawing
Gettysburg National Military Park
Pennsylvania Memorial
- Type: Gallery
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
These documents from the Pennsylvania Memorial Files (at the Gettysburg National Military Park Library) are related to the construction, maintenance, and names located on the Pennsylvania Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park.
Gettysburg National Military Park
49. Frank G. Rankin, to Hon. David L. Lewis, December 8, 1975
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
December 8, 1975 The Honorable David L. Lewis 206 Hanover Street Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Dave, Thank you again and again for the great job in making Kentucky's great day at Gettysburg the fine success that it was. You did so much in seeing that all the details were put in order that we can never thank you enough. It was a great occasion, and it was you that made it possible. We shall be eternally grateful! Thank you again, I am Sincerely, Frank G. Rankin
Gettysburg National Military Park
48. Frank G. Rankin, to Hon. Joseph H. Riley, D.D.S., President, Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, December 8, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
December 8, 1975 The Honorable Joseph H. Riley, D.D.S. President, Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Dr. Riley, You have a great group in the Lincoln Fellowship and should be proud of them. Your people were great hosts and helped so much in making our day such a great success. For this we shall be eternally grateful! Thank you again, I am Sincerely, Frank G. Rankin
Gettysburg National Military Park
17. Robert B. Kinnaird to John R. Earnst, February 19, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 February 19, 1975 Mr. John R. Earnst, Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Mr. Earnst: Thank you for your letter of explanation with reference to the Kentucky Monument. Your instructions have been given to the monument company and as soon as we get the drawings, we will forward them on to you. We certainly appreciate your able assistance and your courtesies. Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird
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13. Robert B. Kinnaird to Thomas J. Harrison, December 12, 1974.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Date Taken: 2025-03-14
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 December 12, 1974 Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Attention: Mr. Thomas J. Harrison Gentlemen: Re: Kentucky Monument “D 66” Several months ago, General William Bustard, Director of Kentucky Historic Society, and I visited Gettysburg, at which time we met with Mr. Newton Sikes. We discussed the location and design for Kentucky's monument to Mr. Lincoln and his immortal address, General Buster, Mr. Sikes, and I agreed on the monument dimensions and locations so we left Gettysburg with the feeling that all had been agreed upon and we could start the process of having the monument built. After returning home, we received a letter from Mr. Harrison advising us to stop this monument project until we heard further from him. This was several months ago and we have heard nothing. Will you please review your file and advise us of this status? We are most anxious to complete this worthy project. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird
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14. Robert B. Kinnaird to John R. Earnst, January 2, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 January 2, 1975 Mr. John R. Earnst, Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Mr. Earnst: Thank you for your letter of December 12, 1974 regarding the Kentucky Monument. For your convenience and reference, please find enclosed a copy of the several letters involved in this project. After reading the previous correspondence, I feel that maybe the missing drawings of the monument have been sent to the regional office as per letter from Mr. Thomas Harrison dated September 24, 1974. If there is anything else that we can do to expedite matters, please advise. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird
Gettysburg National Military Park
32.A. Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Program for the One Hundred Twelfth Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Dedication of the Kentucky State Monument, November 19, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Program One Hundred Twelfth Anniversary Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address “Four score and seven years ago--“ 1863—1975 Observance of Dedication Day And the Dedication of the Kentucky State Monument in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery November 19, 1975 at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored Jointly by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania And Camp No. 112, Sons of Union veterans of the Civil War Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania Luncheon Holiday Inn, Gettysburg 12:00 Noon Presiding__________________________________________________________Chester S. Schriver President Pledge of Allegiance________________________________________________________Assembly Opening Prayer_______________________________________Rev. Fr. Alphonse T. Marcincavage Pastor, St. Franics Xavier Catholic Church, Gettysburg Dinner Sons of the Lincoln Era____________________________________________________Ann Hunter Assisted by Elizabeth Sheffer, Pianist Business Report and Election of Officers Reading of the Proclamation from Governor Shapp__________________Hon. Kenneth J. Cole Member of the General Assembly Address: “The Right Man at the Right Place at the Right Time,” Judge John A. MacPhail President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Pa. Greetings_______________________________________________________Hon. Julian N. Carroll Governor of the State of Kentucky Introduction of Distinguished Guest
Gettysburg National Military Park
32.B. Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Program for the One Hundred Twelfth Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Dedication of the Kentucky State Monument, November 19, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Closing Prayer_______________________________________________Msgr. Charles C. Boldrick “The Lord’s Prayer”________________________________________________________Ann Hunter The Sons of Union Veterans Color Guard and the Gettysburg Senior High School band will lead the marching procession of all persons attending the services in the National Cemetery, leaving the front of the Holiday Inn at 2:00 p.m. Dedication Day Service Soldiers National Cemetery 2:30 p.m. Master of Ceremonies___________________________________________Joseph H. Riley, D.D.S. Commander of Camp 112, SUVCW, and Vice President of Fellowship The National Anthem_______________________________Gettysburg Senior High School Band Roger Parsels, Directing Opening Prayer________________________________________________Rev. Rober A. MacAskill Pastor, Gettysburg Presbyterian Church Placing of Memorial Wreaths_________________________Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania Dr. Frederick Tilberg, Past President Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Arthur W. Warman, Treasurer of Camp112 Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address_______________________________________Hon. Fred G. Pfeffer Former Mayor of Gettysburg “Battle Hymn of the Republic” – Gettysburg Senior High School Band Dedication and Presentation of the Kentucky State Monument, Hon. Julian N. Carroll Governor of Kentucky Acceptance of the Monument________________________________________Gary E. Everhardt Director, National Park Service “Old Kentucky Home”______________________________Gettysburg Senior High School Band Closing Prayer_______________________________________________Msgr. Charles C. Boldrick Should inclement weather prevail, the services will be held in the Visitor Center Electric Map Auditorium, located at the West gate of the National Cemetery. Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania Officers and Directors 1974-1975 President__________________________________________________________Chester S. Shriver Vice President__________________________________________________Joseph H. Riley, D.D.S. Secretary______________________________________________________________David L. Lewis Treasurer__________________________________________________________William G. Weaver Historian________________________________________________________Frederic Shriver Klein Archivist______________________________________________________________Miles H. Keiffer Harold Reuning Mrs. Henry E. Luhrs John A. MacPhail Merlo M. Hartzell Frederick Tilberg
Gettysburg National Military Park
33. Chester S. Shriver, President, Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, to Fellowship Members.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania Founded in 1938 Dear Fellowship Member: We are pleased to announce the plans for the observance of Dedication Day, November 19th, 1975, an event sponsored annually by the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania. The fellowship luncheon and business session will be held at the Holiday Inn. 516 Baltimore St. Gettysburg, at 12 noon. Judge John A. MacPhail, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Pennsylvania, will speak. It is our special privilege this year to welcome a delegation from Kentucky that is coming to Gettysburg to dedicate the newly installed Kentucky State Stone tablet at the Soldiers’ Monument in the National Cemetery. The delegation will participate jointly with the fellowship during the day's events. Following the fellowship luncheon, the group will assemble at the Soldiers’ Monument for the 2:30 PM commemorative service. The Honorable Julian N. Carroll, Governor of Kentucky, will deliver the address. We look forward to greeting all members of the Fellowship on Dedication Day. Please make your reservations no later than November 17. Costs are as follows: Luncheon $4.15 Annual Dues $2.00 Total $6.15 Send reservations and *remittance to: D. L. Lewis, Secretary, Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania *(payable to Lincoln Fellowship of PA) R.D.#1 Gettysburg, PA 17325 Respectfully, Chester S. Shriver President
Gettysburg National Military Park
27. Dave Lewis to Chester S. Shriver, Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania, October 8, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
Lincoln Fellowship Of Pennsylvania October 8, 1975 Chester S. Shriver PO Box 24 Gettysburg, PA 17325 Dear Chester: I talked to the manager of food services at the Holiday Inn and reserved the banquet room for a noon luncheon on Wednesday, November 19. He agreed to make arrangements for an initial group of between 175 to 225. Of course, we will want to confirm a closer figure by November 17. The menu will be basically the same as last year and will cost $4.15 which includes everything. No extra charges on top of this. Menu is: Baked Virginia ham Potato Vegetable Rolls and Butter Coffee Dessert Enclosed is a rough draft of the letter that will be mailed to the entire fellowship active file. If you would like to make any changes, please do so as I think it should go out under your name as president. Would you please send me a listing of the people that you assigned to the various committees in preparation for the Dedication Day events. I did not get all the names. Also, please forward any other notes you may have in regard to last Sunday's board meeting. I would like to get out the report to the board as soon as possible. Thanks, Dave Lewis
Gettysburg National Military Park
29. Superintendent John R. Earnst to Mr. I. Daniel Kreutzer, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Governor, October 14, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
October 14, 1975 Mr. I. Daniel Kreutzer Administrative Assistant Office of the Governor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Dear Mr. Kreutzer: Sorry I missed you and Dr. Rankin during your recent visit to Gettysburg. Please accept my apologies. Since then I have talked to Dave Lewis, Tom Harrison, and Dr. Rankin about your plans for the dedication here on November 19. As I understand it from them, the Governors of Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania will be invited to attend, as well as the Congressional delegation from Kentucky, Secretary Morton, the Secretary of the Interior, and several other dignitaries. In talking to Doctor Rankin, he indicated that three buses from Kentucky will be arriving here Monday evening, November 17. We will be happy to provide the services of Colonel Sheet and two other guides for a tour of the battlefield on Thursday. November 18. The tour will include visits to the Visitor center, Electric map and Cyclorama Center. In discussing the dedication program with representatives of the LinkedIn Fellowship of Pennsylvania, it was suggested that you provide us with a photograph of Governor Carroll and a printers cut of the seal of the State of Kentucky. It was also suggested that you bring along your Kentucky State flag. The part of the dedication ceremony should include a formal presentation of the monument from Governor Carroll to a representative of the Department of the Interior. In this regard, I suggest that you invite the Secretary of the Interior to accept for the department. That would also like to suggest that you invite Gary Everhart, Director of the National Park Service; and my immediate superior, Chester A Brooks, Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, National Park Service, to attend. I would welcome a chance to discuss further planning details with you at your earliest opportunity. Please give me a call when it is convenient with your schedule. John R. Earnst Superintendent
Gettysburg National Military Park
45. Frank G. Rankin, to Mr. Chester L. Brooks, Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, National Park Service, December 8, 1975.
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- Credit: NPS Photo
- Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park
December 8, 1975 Mr. Chester L. Brooks Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region National Park service 143 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 Dear Mr. Brooks, Thank you so much for your fine contribution to making November 19 such a great day for our beloved Commonwealth. The priceless assistance the Park Service gave in making the dedication possible was invaluable. John R. Earnst helped so much with all the things that the day was such a great success. He is a most outstanding young man and is a great asset to National Parks. While speaking of fine performances, I also want to mention Harold “John” Howard, who does such a great job for Appomattox where he portrays the returning Confederate soldier. He came to Louisville for the Louisville Civil War Roundtable and was so representative that several of our members, at their own personal expense, are going to bring him back to put on appearances in Louisville and Jefferson County school systems. Sincerely, Frank G. Rankin P.S. I hope that you will find time to visit Lincoln Memorial University next year.