Surrender of General Lee - at Appomattox, C. H. Va. April 9th
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Surrender of General Lee - at Appomattox, C. H. Va. April 9th
Surrender of General Lee - at Appomattox, C.H. Va. April 9th 1865. Date c1873
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This powerful and iconic image captures the poignant moment of surrender at Appomattox Court House in Virginia on April 9, 1865. General Robert E. Lee, the once formidable commander of the Confederate Army, stands humbly before Union General Ulysses S. Grant. The scene takes place in the parlor of the McLean House, where the two generals and their staffs gathered to discuss the terms of surrender. The war-weary Lee, dressed in a gray uniform and wearing a black cravat, looks down at the ground, his expression a mixture of resignation and sadness. Grant, in his Union uniform, stands tall and confident, his arms crossed as he listens intently to the terms being discussed. The room is filled with other officers and soldiers, some in uniform, others in civilian clothes, all bearing witness to this historic moment. The surrender of General Lee marked the end of the American Civil War, a conflict that had lasted for over four long years and claimed the lives of over 600,000 soldiers and civilians. The image of Lee's surrender has become a symbol of the end of the war and the beginning of the long process of healing and reconciliation. This photograph, taken around 1873, is a testament to the historical significance of this moment. It captures the essence of a pivotal moment in American history and the emotions of the people who lived through it. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of finding a peaceful resolution to conflict.
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