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At Gettysburg, a Reporter Captured a Nation’s Loss, and His Own

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the anniversary-175 category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Dan Barry. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Samuel Wilkeson Jr. filed a report for The Times from the battlefield. Then he went looking for a Union officer, his son.
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