John Ryan captured at Gettysburg with the 69th Pennsylvania | 1863

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Lieutenant John Ryan of Pottsville was captured during Pickett's Charge and spent nine months in Libby Prison. He came home with scurvy, dysentery, blackened teeth, and an ulcer eating through his leg. Explore more of his story of survival during the Civil War.

Henry Royer’s address at the dedication of the 96th Pennsylvania monument at Gettysburg | 1888

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Historic image of the 96th Pennsylvania's monument at Gettysburg National Military Park dedicated in 1888

Step back to June 21, 1888, when over 200 veterans of the 96th Pennsylvania returned to Gettysburg to unveil their regimental monument. Hear veteran Henry Royer’s stirring keynote about sacrifice, brotherhood, and the war’s true cause - slavery. His speech was a moving tribute to comrades both living and fallen. Read the full story.