The Battle of Gettysburg fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is regarded as the turning point of the Civil War.

This decisive battle involved the largest number of casualties in the conflict and marked a significant defeat for the Confederate Army, led by General Robert E. Lee. The Union victory, under General George Meade, halted Lee's invasion of the North and boosted Northern morale. Gettysburg also set the stage for President Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, emphasizing the principles of liberty and equality, and reaffirming the Union's commitment to the war effort.