150th Anniversary of Gettysburg – Remembering the “Chinese Yankee” Joseph Pierce

Today we commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, which took place July 1 – 3, 1863. It was one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War and a benchmark in American history.

This article explores the experience of “Chinese Yankee” Joseph Pierce, who fought on the Union side in this historic conflict. >