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During the second day of the battle on July 2,1863. Throughout the darkness, Johnson's Division was unable to determine the force they were opposing. Unknown to Johnson, Greene's Brigade was the only unit on the Union's right. One of the most beautiful views in Gettysburg is when your standing behind the Eternal Light Peace Memorial,about at the woods line on a clear evening as the sun goes down.If you look at the photograph below you'll notice that the light of day is going quickly as the sun sets into the mountains in the distance. The Flame from the memorial is visable as the sky turns an orangish color.This makes a great spot for a photographer to do his or her work. One other neat thing that I want to mention. While on a visit to Gettysburg, President John F. Kennedy took notice of the Eternal Peace Light Memorial and told his wife that when he died he would like to have an eternal flame over his gravesite. This inspiration is apparent today at his gravesite in Arlington Cemetery. To see his gravesite goto the Links page and click on Find A Grave. President Kennedy was invited to stay in Gettysburg on November 19th 1963 for the 100th anniversary of The Gettysburg Address but declined because had had a trip planned to Dallas.
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