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The Foundation of History - 4:20

Dr. Matthew C. Moen

Posted Jul 19, 2018

Dr. Matthew C. Moen, President, Gettysburg Foundation, explains how the organization honors history with projects that also can create conciliation in today's world. Sheila Hyland hosts from the the historic Gettysburg Hotel. gettsyburgfoundation.com

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