The South Surrenders at Appomattox - Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant's Finest Hour (1865)
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- The American Civil War was a conflict that stretched four years. It began in April and, that same month four years later, so began the beginning of the end. In many wars before and since, winning the war was only half the challenge for, then, victors had to win the peace. And, winning the peace after a civil war presented an ominous set of issues. Indeed, history has shown us that in the French, Russian and Chinese Revolutions, once the fighting ended, then, came the bloodbaths.
That did not happen here and, in large part, we owe that to Abraham Lincoln and to two warriors who made peace not just for that current generation but for countless others in the future. This is the story of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee who, amidst the stillness of Appomattox, had their finest hour.
Narrated by Fred Kiger
Produced by Dan Irving
Published by Third Wheel Media
Want to learn more about the Civil War? A great place to start is Fred's guide, The Civil War: A History of the War between the States from Workman Publishing. The guide is in its 9th printing - www.amazon.com/dp/0761113983/...
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Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode:
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
John B. Gordon
George Armstrong Custer
Joshua Chamberlain
Other References From This Episode:
Jay Winik's April 1865: The Month That Saved America - www.publishersweekly.com/978-...
Location of the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park - goo.gl/maps/jSKJjsqy61rkdMSL9
Great Resources To Check Out:
Bruce Catton's A Stillness At Appomattox - www.amazon.com/Stillness-Appo...
This story is the embodiment of dignity.
U.S. Grant is very much underrated as a man and President.
How I wish we had leaders of their caliber today. Both with flaws certainly, but the character, honor & dignity they held is seldom seen today.
I would love nothing more than to have served under either, especially Lee during my 12 years in the USMC! What they could have done with this military nowadays would be like nothing in the world has ever seen! 2 great men and American leaders!
This story choked me up. I deeply admire Gen. Robert E. Lee. Much respect to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant for being so gracious.
Grant was not in charge either.... The South was willing to fight to the death, the bitter end and Grant knew that. You had two devastated armies and a country torn to shreds. Lincoln wanted this to stop so badly he refused to prosecute the Confederates. He instructed Grant to " Let these men go home if they will" Lee had devastated the Union army with lesser numbers and resources. Lincoln and Grant were ready for this to end just as bad as everyone else. Grant was gracious to help stop the fighting also. Lee was willing to continue and Grant knew that too.... But to the benefit of our entire nation both men chose peace.
@@mattjones8254 they were fighting for different nation. Both chose peace but only one surrendered.
Your narrating makes me want to break down in tears just due to the fact you place such a vivid image in my imagination. Almost as if I was there
Beautifully narrated. Many thanks
Thank God the politicians weren't the ones calling the shots at Appomattox. Thank God it was men who though were warriors but were also gentlemen and noble.
I wish that all American school children could watch this video when learning about our American history so that they might cherish and understand just what it means to be Americans I pray that God bless you for the wonderful work you do for our people and our heritage thank you for what you do I also pray that our great nation does not forget our troubled yet still blessed past for it has made us what we are
I so enjoyed that narrative. This should be taught to all Americans as we still learn from these two Great Americans.
Outstanding work. Thank you, from your friend in Australia.
Very fitting i saved this video to watch last. What an amazing series. You can make people feel like they were really there. Thank you and wish your group the best in 2024!
Thank you for the kind words. Happy New Year to you as well.
I would love so much, as well as others here, that you would do more of American History. Like the Bloodiest 15 minutes in all of American History. Iuka, Mississippi. Corinth, Mississippi and especially Franklin,TN. Please do more of these.
This might be one of the finest pieces of storytelling I've ever heard. Exceptional job.
Although i've read and studied this part of the history of the Civil War before, I greatly enjoyed listening to it again.
Too bad armies of today can't be as dignified.
I just found your channel and have been listening to all your beautiful story’s this weekend. What a wonderful presentation!!! I am a fan and subscriber. Thank you!
Just a beautiful presentation of a most important time in our Nations history. Thank you
Brilliant communication takes history from print to imagery.
Amazing how real men come to terms without politics or politicians involved!
Every single one of these narratives bring me to tears. Once one understands the gravity of these events, it is impossible to escape the emotional pressure brought by the sacrifice of that generation.
Yes and Amen.
Amazing! Well done!
Simply wow
Excellent work as usual
THANKYOU
This was the best video, I have ever listened to about the Civil War. Both Grant and Lee were true gentleman, and it is something everyone in every part of the world should hear. They both gave us true honor, too bad we don’t follow their ways. To me it is also a very sad video, of hearing how both sides reacted to final surrender. Lee was a great man , as well as Grant was, I’m a firm believer in the fact many things in life are just meant to be. How can you explain how the war was started and ended in Wilbur Mc Clean’s home. Also how both of these General lived to be 63 years old. I believe something’s in life can not be changed they are just meant to be.
Thank You....
thank you!!!!
Very emotional delivery, sir!
Tears
So much about this production is great, so many details not usually spoken of. Still those words of J.L. Chamberlain stand alone in their eloquence and beauty. The artwork used is fantastic with little Phil Sheridan looming directly over Lee, and Ely Parker looking directly at us.
This what some of these people today don't understand about the honor and respect between warriors
Thank you
Great videos.
Great chanel !
Thank you for this wonderful video.
I may be mistaken, but i am thinking that President Lincoln, had given (then) General Grant to issue such terms. That is, the officers and soldiers were allowed to return home without further molestation, so long as they did not violate the terms of the parole. Am i remembering this wrong?
Thank you again.
It was Lincoln's expressed intention to conclude the war and unite the south with the north peacefully, to reform the Union as whole again without repurcussion or reprisal for their treason in the interest of lasting peace together as one United States once again.
@@wnchstrman point out where in the constitution it prohibits secession.
@@chiefslinginbeef3641 It does not explicitly state anything about leaving the Union. However, making war upon your own country is treason, and every single person was a US Citizen as well as each state was part of the Union. The Confederacy and everyone in it was an act of treason.
This is one of the best posts to the theme I've seen. There is another one on the same high level, called " bitter April " with James Robertson jr.
"Find out what Grant is drinking and get it to the rest of my Generals"- Abraham Lincoln
I thought Custer was a lunacy on par with Bragg but goddamn I never thought he was that daft to nearly ruin a quick end to the war without further bloodshed
Truly breathtaking. Someone should tell the assholes who recently tore down Lee's statue (and then smelted it rather than let it be transported to a museum) that the reason why the Lee statue was even there was because of this beautiful part of not only American but WORLD history. First time in world history that the aggrevieved who rebelled and lost were also treated honorably and fairly and then, understandably, recognized and honored the magnanimous gesture in kind.
This is a singularly stupid generation.
Is honor a characteristic that should be required today?
EXCEPT AS A DISTRACTION, THE CRAP ON THE BOTTOM IS A SILLY DISTRACTION.
Following the bouncing ball , or voice .
The scene when Longstreet exploded because of Custer must be interesting. Was it by order from Sheridan for real, or did Custer it on his own?
Thank you for your question. George Armstrong Custer's demand was classic George Armstrong Custer bluster. He acted on his own. Thank you again for reaching out and hope you will continue to listen and enjoy our episodes...
FWK
@@ThreadsfromtheNationalTapestry I thought that Custer acted on his own when I first saw that. I will follow your Videos for sure, really enjoy them
The only thing wrong with the surrender was done later if you had any activity with the war as a Confederate solider you were stripped of any voting rights for the rest of your life you also had no forgiveness of past due Land taxes so here came the carpet bagger's to take advantage of the situation because of this there's still hard feelings to this day
...that didn't happen here. Oh ???
It's weird to show so much reverence to Lee. The guy was morally wrong. Misguided.
Really? Why? I never thought of Lee as misguided.
What a dumbass remark. Misguided?
Kiss my tarheel ass. No one in our current political circus are worthy to dust off LEEs boots.
2 great American generals, especially Lee, but unfortunately Jackson couldn't be there, as in my opinion the greatest American battle field commander in our history. If Jackson wasn't a casualty from friendly fire, I believe that grant could have possibly been at the table that general Lee was at, and roles reversed 180 degrees if Jackson was still alive at that time and we could have won and held the Mississippi River region. Just speculation, but I do want to say that this channel and have history will travel are by far my 2 favorite civil war history channels, BY FAR! The way you both sound, narrate and genuinely care and love civil war history can be felt in every video you do! Keep up the damn good work amd God bless you and the south!
As a descendant of Robert E. Lee I can proudly inform you we as a family are still veterans who proudly served this country, But with the current state of this great Nation I can't help but wonder if things wouldn't be better if my ancestor had won the war!
Wait, you're related to a car?
I hope I made you smile and chuckle at my silly comment.
Do you know if you have any relations to the DeHaven family by chance?
Spoken like a true white supremacist.