Remembering the Gettysburg Address

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Nov. 19th Dedication Day Ceremony

Thousands gathered to ponder what the Gettysburg Address has meant to the nation on the Civil War battlefield where President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous speech. Watch a recording of the ceremony...

Information

  • THE ADDRESS: A Ken Burns documentary that tells the story of a tiny school in Putney, Vermont, where students are encouraged to memorize and recite the Gettysburg Address.
  • GettyReady Newspaper Insert - This insert is designed to provide background and tips on how to make the Gettysburg Address more meaningful.
  • National Park Service's Dedication Day Ceremony - November 19, 2013 - Watch recording...
  • GettyReady Launch - September 17 @ noon Red Hills Middle School - Press Release
  • GettyReady Launch - September 17 @ 11:00 a.m. Utah State Capitol - Agenda

 

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Videos

Public Service Announcement - Utah Citizens

Public Service Announcement - BYU Sports

Davis School District Gets GettyReady

 

Broadcasts about the GettyReady launch on Sept.17, 2013.

Fox 13

 

KSL 5

KUTV 2

 

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