Good evening. It is my pleasure to welcome you to cedar creek and Belle Grove National Historical park. It has been a very busy day here havee anniversary events unfolded. But now it is time to pause and take a moment to reflect on the magnitude of what happened here 150 years ago. To set the stage for this ceremony, i would like to welcome superintendent jim nort hrup to say a few words. [applause] well, good evening. Norty said, my name is jim hrup. It is my great privilege to serve as the superintendent. Im here to join with amy and ou r hosts to welcome you and thank you for coming to this very important element in the 150th anniversary events here at cedar creek. Activity that is taking place around us, we are gathered at this place in this moment to remember exactly what happened here. And to remember all of those who were killed or wounded on this battlefield. All of you know, on october 19, 1864, a great battle was fought here. Secure theat Shenandoah Valley of virginia for the
But now it is time to pause and take a moment to reflect on the magnitude of what happened here 150 years ago. To set the stage for this commemoration ceremony, i would like to welcome superintendent jim northrup to say a few words. [applause] well, good evening. As amy said, my name is jim northup. It is my great privilege to serve as the superintendent. Im here to join with amy and our hosts to welcome you and thank you for coming to this very important element in the 150th anniversary events here at cedar creek. Amidst all the activity that is taking place around us, we are gathered at this place in this moment to remember exactly what happened here. And to remember all of those who were killed or wounded on this battlefield. As all of you know, on october 19, 1864, a great battle was fought here. A battle that secured the Shenandoah Valley of virginia for the union, and a battle that is credited with propelling president Abraham Lincoln to reelection. We also talk a great deal abou
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