Niki Tsongas: “This bill adjusts the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include two historically…”

“This bill adjusts the boundary of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Georgia to include two historically significant structures, the Wallace House and Kolb's Farm, and to assist in the preservation of the story of the Atlanta Campaign. Between June 19 and July 2, 1864, a series of battles occurred here between Union and Confederate forces. The loss of Kennesaw Mountain removed one of the last major geographic obstacles protecting Atlanta, which eventually fell to the Union Army in September of 1864. The bill will allow for the donation of approximately 8 acres to Kennesaw National Battlefield Park, a unit of the National Park Service. I want to thank my colleague from Georgia, Representative Barry Loudermilk, for continuing to support the preservation of the history of this great country. The Civil War was a significant event in the history of this country and remains relevant as we grapple with civil rights discussions today. The preservation of these sites reinforces Congress' dedication to equality and enables the National Park Service to interpret and tell our national story. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Loudermilk), the author of this measure.”