The surrender was signed at the courthouse in Appomattox VA.
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia on April 9, 1865, marking the end of the American Civil War. This event reflected the realization that continued fighting was futile for the Confederate forces. The surrender led to significant changes in the nation's future as it began a long process of reconciliation and rebuilding.
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