69: Surrender at Appomattox: The Last Days of the Civil War
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The Surrender at Appomattox
This chapter recounts the historic meeting between Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee at Wilmer McLean's parlor, highlighting their mutual respect and the generous terms of surrender. It also explores President Lincoln's visit to the front lines, providing him with a much-needed morale boost as the Civil War nears its end.
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