Lee's Surrender

Lee’s Surrender refers to General Robert E. Lee's formal surrender to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, which marked the end of the American Civil War. Held at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, it signified Lee's Confederate army's surrender to Union forces, effectively ending major Confederate resistance. The surrender was conducted with dignity and respect, symbolizing reconciliation and the restoration of the Union. It was a pivotal moment that led to the reunification of the United States and the abolition of slavery.