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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
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Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026
35 min
In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the story of the American Civil War is told every day. One unique perspective is that of the trees: hundreds of trees which stand on the battleground today were there in 1863 as well, witnesses of the chaos that unfolded in that bloody July.
Our guest this week has contributed immensely to the understanding of witness tree in Gettysburg. His name is Peter Lukacs, and he joins us today to explore the history of the trees, the math of history, and the doomed fate of the Florida Brigade.
Read more about the Gettysburg Witness Trees right here.
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