The 75^th Anniversary was known as the last gathering of the Civil War Veterans with a strong focus on unity.  With the number of remaining veterans dwindling, a focus to reconcile the past struggle of Civil War was of increasing importance.  Taking place on July 3-5, 1938 people would gather at the Gettysburg Battle site and the event would be commemorated in many forms from ribbons and trinkets, to pamphlets and pendants.  The item here is a commemorative framed printing of the Gettysburg Address; a speech lasting under 2 minutes, consisting of 272 words, that would sum up all fears and provide solutions for a country in turmoil. Also depicted in the frame is the monument at the Soldier’s National Cemetery in the lower left corner and an early etching of the David Willis House.  Both locations were significant on the day Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address.  The David Willis House is where Lincoln stayed the night before and finished drafting his speech, and the cemetery is the final destination of his delivery.

The Address is behind glass and in its original wooden frame measuring 8” long by 6 3/8” wide.  At the top of the frame there is a red and gold scroll that reads “75^th ANNIVERSARY/ BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG/ 1863-1938.”  Fastened to the top border is a brass picture hanger with attaching hanging eyelet screw.  On reverse, tagboard secures the image with 8 tacks.  [mc] [ph:L]

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