Good news! The CWRT of Eastern PA, Inc. retains its member status among the American Battlefield Trust’s (ABT) Top 300 donors, thanks to people like you and the generosity of other Roundtable members, past and present. We also received a Challenge Coin from the ABT as a token of thanks for our financial support.
More good news! As of April 10th, most, if not all, national battlefield parks, including Gettysburg National Military Park, are once again open to the public.
Our May meeting speaker, James Gindlesperger, will share stories about several of the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg and, later, were recognized for their actions with a Medal of Honor—a then- new military medal that was, and remains today, our nation’s most prestigious commendation. The Medal of Honor is reserved for those who distinguish themselves through gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of their lives, above and beyond the call of duty.
You’ll find more about our speaker and how to sign up for the pre- lecture dinner in our May Newsletter on page 2. Inside, you’ll also find a brief overview of the Medal of Honor and some of its recipients.
Like today, tariffs were very much on the mind of Americans in the years that led up to the Civil War. You’ll find an overview of reasons and reactions inside, on page 5.
Barry