Book Review: The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913

Authors

Wylie W. Johnson

Files

Description

Author: John L. Hopkins

Reviewed by Reverend Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain (retired), US Army War College class of 2010

The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913, by John L. Hopkins, traces the story of the Gettysburg reunion from its inception in 1908 to its fruition in 1918, covering the community perspective, the veterans’ search for reconnection, spectators’ thoughts on the spectacle, and more. In the words of reviewer Wylie W. Johnson, “The takeaway for senior leaders from this compelling book is the overriding necessity for reconciliation.”

©2025 Wylie W. Johnson

Publication Date

4-8-2025

Keywords

American Civil War, reconciliation, veterans, personal narratives, event management

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Recommended Citation

Wylie W. Johnson, Book Review: The World Will Never See the Like: The Gettysburg Reunion of 1913 ( US Army War College Press, 2025),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/75