John Hinderaker:
We are about to celebrate Independence Day. July 4, 1776, was of course an important day. But I think a case can be made that the most important single day in American history was actually July 2, 1863. There were many heroes on that day—Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain’s 20th Maine regiment, which held Little Round Top against all odds, is justly revered—but the First Minnesota’s suicide charge will always rank at or near the top. So, as you celebrate the Fourth, please take a moment to remember the brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice to give our nation a new birth of freedom.
# posted by Ranger @ 4:59 PM
