Unfortunately, despite the rich history of these sites, many have been lost over time. A significant portion of Revolutionary War and War of 1812 battles retain no significant lands from the period of battle, and Over 20% of Civil War battlefields have been lost altogether. These losses demonstrate the need for this program. This bill will will extend the American Battlefield Protection Program for another seven years and direct the National Park Service to study … (04:46–04:51)
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Asserts that over 20% of Civil War battlefields have been lost.
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