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On April 10, 1865, news of General Lee's surrender reached Washington D.C., sending the entire North into celebration. But just four days later, Lincoln was assassinated.
Apr 10, 2026
Just days before the Civil War came to a close, what did Abraham Lincoln see and feel on April 8, 1865, standing in the heart of the front lines? A look at the quietest day on the eve of victory.
Apr 8, 2026
On March 29, 1865, General Ulysses Grant launched the Appomattox Campaign, opening the final chapter of the Civil War. Just ten days later, the division of the United States would officially come to a close.
Mar 29, 2026