Harrisburg newspaper called the Patriot & Union 's remarks `` silly words '' November 19 . `` In the editorial about President Abraham Lincoln 's speech delivered Nov. 19 , 1863 , in Gettysburg , the Patriot & Union failed to recognize its momentous importance , timeless eloquence , and lasting significance . That newspaper 's successor has retracted its editorial . The 150th anniversary of the speech is 150 years ago .
Harrisburg newspaper called the Patriot & Union 's remarks `` silly words '' November 19 . That newspaper 's successor has retracted its editorial . The 150th anniversary of the speech is 150 years ago .