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Appomattox and Bennett Place: A Remarkable Contrast

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Eric J. Wittenberg

I had the honor and privilege of attending and participating in a portion of the weeklong commemoration sof the surrenders at Bennett Place on April 18, 2015, the 150th anniversary of the signing of the initial peace treaty by Maj. … Continue reading →

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