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Lee and Grant at Appomattox: The Final Hours of the Civil War

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The American Civil War was one of the most pivotal events in American history. The war pitted the Union against the Confederacy, and it resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The war ended on April 9, 1865, with the surrender of the Confederate army at Appomattox Court House.

Lee and Grant at Appomattox (833)

by Tom Greve

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The surrender at Appomattox was a momentous event, and it marked the end of the Civil War. The meeting between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant was a historic event, and it has been the subject of much study and debate.

The Meeting at Appomattox

On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant met at the McLean House in Appomattox Court House, Virginia. The meeting was arranged by Grant, and it was intended to discuss the terms of surrender for the Confederate army.

Lee and Grant were both great generals, and they had a great deal of respect for each other. The meeting was conducted in a cordial and respectful manner, and the two men were able to come to an agreement on the terms of surrender.

The terms of surrender were generous, and they allowed the Confederate soldiers to return home with their weapons and their horses. The surrender was a major victory for the Union, and it marked the end of the Civil War.

The Aftermath of the Surrender

The surrender at Appomattox was a turning point in American history. The war had been a long and bloody conflict, and the surrender brought an end to the fighting and the bloodshed.

The surrender also marked the beginning of a new era in American history. The Union had been preserved, and the country was now on the path to reunification.

The surrender at Appomattox was a major event in the lives of Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Lee was a brilliant general, but he was also a man of honor. He surrendered his army because he believed that it was the best thing for his country.

Grant was a great general, but he was also a compassionate man. He treated Lee with respect, and he allowed the Confederate soldiers to return home with their weapons and their horses.

The surrender at Appomattox was a moment of great sadness, but it was also a moment of hope. The war was over, and the country was now on the path to reunification.

Lee and Grant at Appomattox is a historical account of the final hours of the Civil War. The book tells the story of the meeting between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, and the surrender of the Confederate army. The book is based on extensive research, and it provides a detailed and vivid account of the events leading up to and including the surrender.

Lee and Grant at Appomattox is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Civil War. The book provides a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important events in American history.

Lee and Grant at Appomattox (833)

by Tom Greve

4.7 out of 5