This War of 1812 Vet Saw the Battle of Gettysburg from his Porch... and Joined It

John Burns showed his commitment to the United States—and its union—until his final days.

By Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty | Published Sep 9, 2020

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john burns gettysburg — Burns's house. He is seated at the top of the stairs.
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john burns gettysburg — Burns during the War of 1812.
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john burns gettysburg — Burns' statue at Gettysburg.
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