This Day in History: Union declares victory in Battle of Gettysburg
Published: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT
(WDBJ) - July 3, 1863:
The three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a victory for the Union 163 years ago.
Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.
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