Faithful Unto Death. Alonzo Cushing and Pickett's Charge

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Sept. 11, 2014. It is reproduced in full below.

In recognition of the awarding of the nation's highest military honor by President Barack Obama to 1st Lt. Alonzo Cushing for his service in the Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg National Military Park will be hosting special ranger-guided tours on September 14 and 15, 2014. These programs are free of charge.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service