April 9 in American History
General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War. Grant offered generous terms — the men could keep their horses and go home — and Union soldiers were ordered not to gloat. The war to save the Union was won; reconciliation began at once.
In 1865: Lee surrenders at Appomattox. General Robert E.
General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War. Grant offered generous terms — the men could keep their horses and go home — and Union soldiers were ordered not to gloat. The war to save the Union was won; reconciliation began at once.
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