Description

Courage In America: A Digital Story  This presentation takes the viewer on a journey to discover how courage has been displayed within America through important events within the Civil War. It also allows the viewer to see how these events impacted Georgia. The journey begins with a description of the Civil War. The images allow the viewer to understand the separation of the country into the North (Union states) and the South (Confederate states). The story then shifts to important events of the War. It begins with the Union Blockade of Georgia’s coast. The images highlight the courage and bravery needed for the Union soldiers to successfully guard the coast. Next, the Antietam campaign is visited. The images show the courage of the Union Army while standing their ground and preventing the Confederate soldiers from advancing north. The journey then continues to Abraham Lincoln and the courage it took for him to sign the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. It also highlights the encouragement he provided to the Northern troops during the Gettysburg Address after the Battle at Gettysburg. The Battle of Chickamauga is visited next. The viewers discover that this important battle opened a path to Atlanta, GA for the Union soldiers. Next, images of the Andersonville prison allows the viewer to imagine the deplorable conditions that the captured Union soldiers courageously endured. Finally, the viewer is taken on General Sherman’s overly courageous march to capture Atlanta and eventually Savannah, GA. The journey ends reminding all that courage is necessary in order for changes to occur.