surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:aftermath reconstruction era
gptkbp:allegiance unconditional surrender
gptkbp:context gptkb:American_Civil_War
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of peace and reconciliation
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in documentaries
depicted in various artworks
inspired memorials and monuments
subject of historical reenactments
referenced in speeches and writings
gptkbp:date April 9, 1865
gptkbp:economic_impact boosted Union morale
devastated Confederate morale
gptkbp:events surrender of other Confederate forces
gptkbp:historical_context a moment of humility for both sides
an example of military leadership
seen as a tragic end for the Confederacy
viewed as a necessary step towards healing
gptkbp:historical_debate debate over terms of surrender
debate over significance of the event
gptkbp:historical_impact led to the eventual reunification of the United States
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of reconciliation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired numerous books and films
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Appomattox_Court_House_National_Historical_Park
gptkbp:legacy considered a pivotal moment in U. S. history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Appomattox_Courthouse,_Virginia
gptkbp:military_strategy strategic retreat
gptkbp:narrative_style often seen as a turning point in American history
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:Battle_of_Appomattox_Station
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Robert_E._Lee
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkbp:outcome end of the American Civil War
gptkbp:participants gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:primary_source Grant's memoirs
Lee's letter of surrender
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Five_Forks
gptkb:Fall_of_Richmond
gptkb:Appomattox_Campaign
gptkb:Battle_of_Sailor's_Creek
gptkbp:result gptkb:Union_victory
gptkbp:signed_by surrender terms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Appomattox_Courthouse
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5