The local development board has officially denied the request to break ground on the battlefield site. This victory ensures that these hallowed grounds will remain undisturbed for future generations to study and honor. We must remain attentive to ensure the land continues to receive the protection it requires.
What happens to American history when those who lived it can no longer tell their stories? What happens when an important historical site is plowed over for development and covered in concrete?
Today, the integrity of many historical sites is at risk. Nearly 20 percent of our nation’s Civil War battlefields have already been destroyed — denied forever to future generations. Of those that remain, only 15 percent are protected as National Parks.
These hallowed grounds are living monuments to the heroism of all of America’s men and women in uniform. The blood shed on these hallowed battlegrounds represents the sacrifices endured in all of America’s wars, from Lexington and Concord to Iraq and Afghanistan. Preserving these historic shrines for our children and grandchildren helps all of us learn what it means to be an American.
To honor our soldiers — both past or present — PLEASE SIGN this petition to show your support for the preservation of the hallowed ground on which Americans have fought and died.
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates a profound commitment to preserving our national heritage. Your collective resolve ensures that these battlefields remain protected for future generations.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2013
55 Comments
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Cheryl Boge
11 years ago
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Aaron Davis, my 2nd great grandfather, 6th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooter in Civil War.
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Violet Clark
12 years ago
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Franklin, Tennessee is a living testament for how preservation should work in every community. Save it now, or lose it forever.
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Ronald A. Olewski
12 years ago
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We need to keep these hollowed grounds. Some of these areas of conflict have legacies connected to them, i.e. family members from generations past and we cannot loose these for parking lots or strip malls!
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M. David Preston
12 years ago
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In my trips back East I have looked for battlefields that now were shopping molls or housing developments. We need to save them for parks and memorials.
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David Brannan
12 years ago
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Please save and support the Civil War battlefields that my great-great grandfather fought and died so that future generations will remember the sacrifice these men made.
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James C Ratcliffe
12 years ago
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Our History has to be preserved and our Veterans never forgotten. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and feel that nthe Veterans have been getting a raw deal lately. This is a great cause.
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Terry M. Klima
8 years ago
The cultural genocide must stop and all veterans' monuments, memorials and gravesites protected!
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Cheryl Boge
11 years ago
Aaron Davis, my 2nd great grandfather, 6th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooter in Civil War.
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The local development board has officially denied the request to break ground on the battlefield site. This victory ensures that these hallowed grounds will remain undisturbed for future generations to study and honor. We must remain attentive to ensure the land continues to receive the protection it requires.
What happens to American history when those who lived it can no longer tell their stories? What happens when an important historical site is plowed over for development and covered in concrete?
Today, the integrity of many historical sites is at risk. Nearly 20 percent of our nation’s Civil War battlefields have already been destroyed — denied forever to future generations. Of those that remain, only 15 percent are protected as National Parks.
These hallowed grounds are living monuments to the heroism of all of America’s men and women in uniform. The blood shed on these hallowed battlegrounds represents the sacrifices endured in all of America’s wars, from Lexington and Concord to Iraq and Afghanistan. Preserving these historic shrines for our children and grandchildren helps all of us learn what it means to be an American.
To honor our soldiers — both past or present — PLEASE SIGN this petition to show your support for the preservation of the hallowed ground on which Americans have fought and died.
The momentum behind this initiative demonstrates a profound commitment to preserving our national heritage. Your collective resolve ensures that these battlefields remain protected for future generations.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2013
55 Comments
C
Cheryl Boge
11 years ago
Featured
Aaron Davis, my 2nd great grandfather, 6th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooter in Civil War.
V
Violet Clark
12 years ago
Featured
Franklin, Tennessee is a living testament for how preservation should work in every community. Save it now, or lose it forever.
R
Ronald A. Olewski
12 years ago
Featured
We need to keep these hollowed grounds. Some of these areas of conflict have legacies connected to them, i.e. family members from generations past and we cannot loose these for parking lots or strip malls!
M
M. David Preston
12 years ago
Featured
In my trips back East I have looked for battlefields that now were shopping molls or housing developments. We need to save them for parks and memorials.
D
David Brannan
12 years ago
Featured
Please save and support the Civil War battlefields that my great-great grandfather fought and died so that future generations will remember the sacrifice these men made.
J
James C Ratcliffe
12 years ago
Featured
Our History has to be preserved and our Veterans never forgotten. I'm a Vietnam Veteran and feel that nthe Veterans have been getting a raw deal lately. This is a great cause.
T
Terry M. Klima
8 years ago
The cultural genocide must stop and all veterans' monuments, memorials and gravesites protected!
C
Cheryl Boge
11 years ago
Aaron Davis, my 2nd great grandfather, 6th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooter in Civil War.
Aaron Davis, my 2nd great grandfather, 6th Ohio Independent Company Sharpshooter in Civil War.