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apr 9, 1865 - Lee Surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse

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After evacuating Richmond, General Lee’s troops were soon surrounded, and on April 7, Grant called Lee to surrender. On April 9, the two commanders met at Appomattox Courthouse, and agreed on the terms of surrender.

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apr 9, 1865
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~ 161 years ago