apr 9, 1865 - Union corners Lee at Appomattox Courthouse (Apr 1865)
Description:
End of war - Union troops captured Richmond and cornered Lee at Appomattox Courthouse (Apr 1865) in Virg; Grant met w/ Lee on 9th and granted generous terms of surrender ; S vets aka “Lee’s Ragamuffins” were v sad when Lee had to goAdded to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1865
Now
~ 159 years ago
