2h 39min, apr 9, 1865 y - General Robert E. Lee surrendered
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On April 9 General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia thereby effectively ending the Civil War.
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2h 39min, apr 9, 1865 y
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~ 159 years ago
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