Sunday, May 31, 2020

In The Review Queue: Gettysburg National Military Park

by Jared Frederick

The picturesque Gettysburg Battlefield has long been memorialized as an iconic landscape of America s national identity. The tumultuous Civil War battle and Abraham Lincoln s subsequent address transformed the country in profound ways that continue to echo throughout the ages. In the aftermath of the struggle, Gettysburg National Military Park was embraced by citizens not only as a shrine of commemoration but also as a public space utilized for leisure, education, politics, and discovery. This compelling photographic history documents the park from the post World War II era onward, chronicling the dramatic evolutions the battlefield has undergone in the wake of modern tourism. Exploring the fascinating issues of historical memory, preservation, and popular culture, the book paints a vivid picture of a national park at work for the benefit of the people."

About The Author

Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. His books include "Images of Modern America: Gettysburg National Military Park" and "Dispatches of D-Day: A People's History of the Normandy Invasion." Prior to his career in academia, Frederick served as a park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. 

Jared has long been involved in the world of Public History, including historical interpretation and development at numerous sites. He has completed projects in conjunction with a multitude of non-profit, state, and national organizations. In addition, he has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, the Pennsylvania Cable Network, National Park Service productions, and various online documentaries. In 2019, he acted as a guest host on Turner Classic Movies for the channel’s 25th anniversary.

Frederick currently serves as an Instructor of History at Penn State Altoona, where he specializes in various realms of American History and civic engagement. Jared is available to present a broad range of historical lectures and presentations. Visit www.jaredfrederick.com to learn more.


ISBN 978-1531698577, Arcadia Publishing, © 2016, Hardcover, 98 pages, Photographs. $28.99. To purchase this book click HERE.

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