The Bloodiest Day in American History--Hope for Freedom
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
22 Apr 1996We toured this park today. Such a feeling of dread when you are here. We learned why this battle took place and the way it changed the course of the Civil war.
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Our 35th NPS Unit
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