When a newspaper makes a mistake, it's typical for them to print a retraction. What's not typical, is for that retraction to be printed 150 years after the error. Despite the time lapse, the Harrisburg Patriot & Union Newspaper has finally issued an apology for an editorial dismissing the importance of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. In the original op-ed, dated November 19, 1863, the paper called Lincoln's remarks "silly", and predicted that they would be lost under a "veil of oblivion." Obviously, the words of the Gettysburg address have become a sacred part of our American history, and that speech is revered for all that it represents. One hundred and fifty years later, the Patriot & Union admits that they "failed to recognize [the speech's] momentous importance, timeless eloquence, and lasting significance." As they say... better late than never.
12:50-I don't want put the names out there because certain commenters will ridicule whatever I say.There are great conservative leaders who will emerge over the next 3 years.You would immediately recognize their names,as each are currently in some form of political office.Looking back 150 years from now that same greatness will stand alone.
The same thing is happening now.Greatness is among us if we have the depth to understand and recognize it.
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DeleteLincoln should have let the south go when he had the chance. Been dragging the country down ever since.
ReplyDelete12:50-I don't want put the names out there because certain commenters will ridicule whatever I say.There are great conservative leaders who will emerge over the next 3 years.You would immediately recognize their names,as each are currently in some form of political office.Looking back 150 years from now that same greatness will stand alone.
ReplyDeleteI think the statement of better late than never states the obvious. Thank you for stepping up front.
ReplyDeleteHow many years will it take for anyone to apologize for thinking bammy's was the Messiah.
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