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In Lincoln (2012), director Steven Spielberg depicts the courteous exchange between Robert E. Lee and Union officers shortly ... ... chronicle the life of one of the most complex and underappreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history – April 9, 1865. Palm Sunday. General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General U.S.

On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to

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