What happed on April 9 1865?

On April 9, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. This event marked a significant turning point in the American Civil War, effectively signaling the end of the conflict. Lee's surrender was a culmination of months of military setbacks for the Confederacy, leading to the eventual collapse of their resistance. This day is often seen as a pivotal moment in U.S. history, ushering in the process of reconciliation and reconstruction.