In October 1917, the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, hosted a remarkable gathering: the National Memorial Reunion and Peace Jubilee. 🎩 A four-day event from October 16 to 19 that brought together over 8,000 Civil War veterans—Union and Confederate alike—to commemorate the Siege of Vicksburg and celebrate a legacy of peace more than 50 years after the war’s end. Known as the Blue and Gray Reunion, this event was a powerful symbol of reconciliation, set against the backdrop of America’s entry int

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📍Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi - where history comes alive. From the Siege that changed the war to the ironclad USS Cairo, this park is unforgettable. #militaryhistory #civilwarhistory #AmericanHistory #vicksburg | Lambertfilms

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