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Why April 9, 1865 Ended the Confederacy
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Why April 9, 1865 Ended the Confederacy

On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House. Here’s what happened, why the Confederacy lost, and why it still matters.

by Hannah•April 10, 2026
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