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Learning English Podcast - February 10, 2025

2025/2/10
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Mario Ritter Jr.
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Mario Ritter Jr.: 葛底斯堡国家军事公园位于宾夕法尼亚州,周围环境保留了美国内战时期的风貌,具有重要的历史意义。李将军试图通过在北方赢得战役来结束内战,但葛底斯堡战役以南方军队的失败告终。博物馆收藏了大量内战文物,包括士兵的私人笔记本和战场地图,以及展示战役场景的环形全景画。战役结束后,林肯总统在葛底斯堡发表了著名的演说,缅怀在战役中牺牲的士兵,并阐述了自由和民主的价值观。作为一名历史爱好者,我认为葛底斯堡不仅是内战的重要战场,也是美国历史和文化的重要象征,它提醒我们珍惜和平,捍卫自由。

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This chapter explores the historical significance of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, focusing on the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, its lasting impact, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg was fought between the Union and Confederate armies in 1863.
  • Over 170,000 soldiers fought in the three-day battle, resulting in over 50,000 casualties.
  • The battle is commemorated at the Gettysburg National Military Park and the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War.
  • President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, delivered at a dedication ceremony for a soldiers' burial ground, is one of the most famous speeches in American history.

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On today’s podcast, learn why Gettysburg is an important place in America; scientists release new research on two huge valleys on the far side of the moon; find out what a ‘power couple’ is; then, all about homophones on Lesson of the Day.