GDG- a sad state of affairs

[Don Avery]

At the Gettysburg Travelodge on the small table in the lobby you will find
framed pictures of Lee and Grant next to each other. Not a mention of Meade
to be found in the room. If I had not seen that picture I would not have
known that Grant opposed Lee at Gettysburg! *sigh*

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[mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com]On Behalf Of Tom Gilbert
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:51 AM
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Subject: RE: GDG- a sad state of affairs


Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


That's for sure .. one of the most frequent questions I get when talking
about Gettysburg, is, "Who is this 'Meade' and where was Grant?" .. I must
admit, however, that about 40 years ago, when I first starting reading about
the CW, I was also surprised that Grant wasn't at Gettysburg! .. so I guess
there is a bit more for us to do in trying to bring our friends and
neighbors up to speed (or at least those who show a spark of interest)! .. I
had one very encouraging moment yesterday, at a family gathering .. a little
great-niece who is just entering middle school told me she is very
interested in American history and wants to be a college professor some day
.. I tried to encourage her as much as possible and will continue to do so..

"Joy, Mark" <joy at jc.edu> wrote:  Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


Stephen wrote:

in a survey in the 1990s, seniors at 50 leading american colleges and
universities were asked to name the victorious american general at the
battle of yorktown. 34%correctly named washington;37% came up with
ulysses
s grant. its so sad.

It is sad. They should know that Grant won the battle of Gettysburg,
not Yorktown!

Mark S. Joy
Jamestown College
Jamestown, North Dakota
joy at jc.edu




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