Thanks for the acknowledgement AssUp; readers can go here for the non political view points on the Gettysburg-Vicksburg commemorations:
http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?...post1053305903
or readers can go here to discuss the political aspects of Obama ignoring the noble sacrifices that took place at both battles....battles that were instrumental in bringing an end to the bloodiest of all wars in America. You would think Obama would have issued a statement or some kind of proclamation, but he didn't !
Why do you think he ignores such an important anniversary in our history ?
http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=780431