9 April 1865 : Lee surrenders to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse
AoSHQ: Morning Report 04.09.26
On this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant.
— Brianna Lyman (@briannalyman2) April 9, 2026
Lee showed up dressed in his best, looking like a dignified gentleman. Grant was covered in mud after riding all morning.
Before anything was signed, the two men spoke about their shared service in the…
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