apr 9, 1865 - Battle of Appomattox Courthouse (VA) April 9th, 1865 Union Gen: Grant Confederate Gen: Lee Union won (the whole war!) After Petersburg Lee wanted to rally rebels and continue fighting in NC. Stopped in VA, battle only lasted a few hours. Lee weary and men hungry so met Grant in Wilmer McLean's house. Generous terms, all men pardoned and kept property
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apr 9, 1865
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~ 161 years ago