August 20 in American History
President Andrew Johnson issued the proclamation officially ending the insurrection — sixteen months after Appomattox. Wars end slowly: the paperwork, the occupation, the reunification all outlasted the shooting. Peace, it turns out, is also something you have to build.
In 1866: the Civil War is formally declared over. President Andrew Johnson issued the proclamation officially ending the insurrection — sixteen months after Appomattox.
President Andrew Johnson issued the proclamation officially ending the insurrection — sixteen months after Appomattox. Wars end slowly: the paperwork, the occupation, the reunification all outlasted the shooting. Peace, it turns out, is also something you have to build.
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