American Artifacts Preview: Surrender at Appomattox

[@Nyx773]

3:14 Robert Lincoln was NOT in the room. He, along with the other JUNIOR officers, waited outside. (per Jason Emerson)

[@thefettfan3994]

Fascinating and still there to this day. A "must visit site" for myself if ever I get to visit the U.S.A.

[@johngarnergarner6724]

I had the opportunity to visit Appomattox a couple of years ago. One of the things that surprised me was how small the room was where the surrender took place. I remember thinking to myself, how did all the people that were supposedly there fit into this room? I also am curious as to where the surrender documents might be. Are they in the national archives? I've never heard of them being on display anywhere.

[@1948tnwoman]

Very interesting. The surrender seemed so simple and cut and dried, but we all know that wasn't the case because our nation is still dealing with the after effects of this tragic but necessary war. We probably will as long as America continues to exist. Thank you for this providing this video.

[@kevinbrooks229]

Right

[@riddell3]

Kevin Brooks necessary?

[@hannaford111]

Agree. I hope we can "get over it" at some point. It would be for the best for the country if we did, but that still probably won't happen for another couple hundred years at the least.

[@hashtag415]

Such a dignified end to a bloody and tragic war. It's been said that more American soldiers died in that war than any other. In truth All the casualties of that war were Americans.

[@snowballcorners]

Americans mainly but also many Irish and British north americans. Notables a canadian under Custers command who killed J.E.B. Stuart at yellow tavern.

[@fritzvonhammer3578]

Good curator

[@maconescotland8996]

Didn't George Custer acquire the small table that the surrender documents were drafted on ?

[@hashtag415]

MACONE Scotland I heard that somewhere too. Guess he didn't get to enjoy it very long though.

[@snowballcorners]

The table was purchased from Wilmar McLean by Philip Sheridan, and sent as a keepsake to Custers wife.

[@hashtag415]

@@snowballcorners I also heard that Mr McLean saw the beginning And the end of the war at his house. Albiet two different dwellings.

[@snowballcorners]

McLean made the move to Appomattox to avoid a repeat little did he know.

[@Mr100741]

Gen. P.H. Sheridan bought the surrender table from Wilmer McLean.

[@Mr100741]

I read that after the surrender that Gen. Sheridan bought the small table the surrender was signed on from Wilmer McLean for $10. or $20. dollars.

[@Nyx773]

I've read that all the soldiers/officers (both sides) looted the home, including tearing down wallpaper for souvenirs

[@dhoover5480]

One of my ancestors from Rome Ga was there, and I read about it in his journal. Lee's other leaders said - we can turn to guerila warfare like Quantrill, Moseby + Forrest used. Hit and run, Let's not surrender General - we must keep fighting. Lee said no - it's time to end this thing. That is a leader. If they had used Indian tactics from the beginning, they may have indeed won their freedom

[@gerrytyrrell1507]

I'm a Yankee, rebellious states size of Western Europe defend what you have .Outcome could have been different. Thank God it wasn't.

[@13oclocknews41]

camels can way up to 2,200 pounds in the wild

[@AnthonyBurrough]

I hear camel skeletons have been found in the northern US.

[@sukaruzuu]

thats crazy

[@dennismurphy7288]

Yankees couldn't help but steal somethin.

[@oldblackstock2499]

Yankees ! Stole a little girls doll !