"A New Birth of Freedom:
The Story of Four Americans at Gettysburg"
A Broadcast For Students and Teachers from Gettysburg National Military Park
A Distance Learning Program from Gettysburg National Military Park
Broadcast date: October 23, 2003
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BROADCAST INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
A general overview of "A New Birth of Freedom: The Story of Four Americans at Gettysburg" broadcast.
PRE-BROADCAST ACTIVITIES
Teachers! Preparation of your class for this broadcast is very important. Here is information on what to provide your class prior to the broadcast, activities for them to participate in, and features on the four different individuals who will be featured!
EVALUATION FORM
“Gettysburg: Stories of Monumental Courage" broadcast evaluation form.
THE BOOK SHELF
Books we recommend on Gettysburg and the Civil War.
The National Park Service is deeply indebted to the Gettysburg Battlefield Museum Foundation, the Robert C. Hoffman Charitable Endowment Trust, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the Earl Knudsen Charitable Foundation for their financial support, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Emmitsburg, Maryland for their technical support, in helping to make this broadcast available to schools nation-wide.
"A New Birth of Freedom: The Story of Four Americans at Gettysburg"
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National Park Service
Gettysburg National Military Park
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
In May & October 2003, Gettysburg National Military Park and FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, broadcast live to classrooms all across the country via satellite. This year's broadcast is the story of four Americans who experienced Gettysburg as soldiers, an event that would not only affect their lives but those of their families and the men who led the country in this time of war. TEACHERS! Don't fret if your class missed the show. Tapes of our annual broadcast are now available to schools and educators by calling Barbara Sanders, Education Coordinator at Gettysburg National Military Park, at (717) 334-1124, extension 420, and check the features below to provide your classes with the necessary background information for this year's broadcast!