The Battle of Gettysburg

ID: 250 ~ Source: Photo courtesy of Ron Cogswell on Flickr

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This painting by Paul Philippoteaux depicts Pickett's failed charge that took place on July 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg.

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A Lonely Officer's Quarters at the Edge of the World – General George Pickett's home on San Juan Island

By Jen Hughes

General George Pickett is perhaps best known for his time in the Confederate Army, but his military career did not begin at Gettysburg. Assigned to command Company D on San Juan Island, Captain Pickett arrived at the San Juan Islands in July 1859…