Gettysburg 150th Anniversary: How Far We’ve Come, How Far to Go

150 Years Later

Jamelle Bouie on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle—and our progress as a nation.

Published Jul. 3 2013 4:45AM EDT

articles/2013/07/03/gettysburg-150th-anniversary-how-far-we-ve-come-how-far-to-go/130702-gettysburg-anniversary-bouie-tease_xrpjsf — Matt Rourke/AP

Even if you’re familiar with the landscape and the particulars of the battle, it’s tough to wrap your mind around the carnage of Gettysburg. In just three days of fighting, sparked when Maj.

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Gettysburg 150th Anniversary: How Far We’ve Come, How Far to Go

Jamelle Bouie on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle—and our progress as a nation.

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