The Vicksburg National Military Park as it exists today is about two-thirds the size of the original park. The book describes the park as it was when the park was created. The book contains the name and location of markers and monuments that are currently located in the park. The book contains a brief history of the park, early photographs, descriptions, and styles of state markers and monuments. There are early maps of the park showing all the trenches and approaches. This book will give the park visitor far more insight as to the locations of all the markers that were associated with the park.

Vicksburg National Military Park was established by Congress to "commemorate the campaign, siege and defense of Vicksburg," which many consider the most decisive campaign of the Civil War. The battlefield at Vicksburg is one of the largest and most heavily visited of the nation's historic sites. Beginning with the efforts of Union and Confederate veterans to gain Congressional action to establish the park, and continuing through veterans' work in land acquisition, road and bridge construction, and the dedication of the magnificent memorials and monuments that dot the landscape, Images of America: Vicksburg National Military Park features stunning photographs of the efforts and events that have made Vicksburg the "art park of the world." Also included are images of veterans' reunions and the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, as well as a history of Vicksburg National Cemetery, where the remains of 17,000 Union soldiers and sailors are enshrined.

Considers S. 765, to consolidate land in Vicksburg National Military Park, Miss., and to construct park tour road. Aug. 25 hearing was held in Vicksburg, Miss.