Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Reverend Theodore Gerrish wrote about the Civil War, commemorating the 20th Maine's efforts at Little and Big Round Top battles in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania including the phrase, "Stand firm ye boys from Maine." Colonel Joshua Chamberlain of Brunswick commanded the 20th Maine.
The entire passage is, "Stand firm ye boys from Maine, for not once in a century are men permitted to bear such responsibility for freedom and justice, for God and humanity as are now placed upon you."
About This Item
- Title: Stand firm ye boys from Maine t-shirt, Portland, 2022
- Creation Date: 2022
- Subject Date: 1863
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Locations:
- ME
- Gettysburg, Adams County, PA
- Media: Cotton, ink
- Local Code: 2022.068.004
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Chamberlain, Joshua Lawrence, 1828-1914 --Photographs
- Generals--United States
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Shirts
- T-shirts
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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