Reading Terms of Lee's Surrender at Appomattox | Alexandria
Read Terms of Lee's Surrender at Appomattox by Ulysses S. Grant. Revealing how a humble handshake shaped America, Grant's terms at Appomattox transcended mere military surrender - they laid groundwork for reconciliation by treating Confederate soldiers with unprecedented dignity. His radical mercy challenged the era's revenge mindset, offering timeless wisdom about healing deep societal wounds through grace rather than punishment.