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When and where did the Civil War end? Was it really over when Lee surrendered at Appomattox?
Don is joined for this episode by Caroline E. Janney, Professor at the University of Virginia and author of 'Ends of War: The Unfinished Fight of Lee’s Army after Appomattox'.
Listen to hear why Lee's and Grant's armies ended up at Appomattox Court House, what the terms of surrender were, and when the war actually ended.
Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Sophie Gee. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.
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