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Travel to Gettysburg
- When
- 1863-11-18
- Where
- Gettysburg
Lincoln departed Washington, D.C., on November 18, 1863, accompanied by cabinet members, foreign officials, and his secretaries.
The group included William Seward, John Usher, and Montgomery Blair, as well as John Nicolay and John Hay. Lincoln revised the address after his arrival at Gettysburg the evening of November 18, preparing for the dedication ceremony the following day.
Sources
- Gettysburg Address Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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