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American Civil War: Battle of Fredericksburg Documentary
In this new episode of Kings and Generals’ Civil War series, we cover the Battle of Fredericksburg—one of the bloodiest and ...
Times Observer11d
160th Anniversary of the Civil War’s end celebrated Wednesday
April 9 marks the 160th anniversary of the day America’s Civil War ended when General Lee surrendered to General Grant at the ...
Smithsonian Magazine6mon
The Gentleman’s Agreement That Ended the Civil War
Lee and John Gordon, the rider, Captain R. M. Sims, carried a message requesting a suspension of hostilities to allow negotiations of surrender to take place. He made his way to General George ...