On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, marking the end of the American Civil War. Faced with dwindling supplies and relentless Union pursuit, Lee's forces were trapped. In a historic meeting, the two generals exchanged terms that emphasized compassion and reconciliation, allowing Confederate soldiers to return home with their property and rations. This moment symbolized not just an end, but a new beginning for a fractured nation.
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