By the spring of 1865, the American Civil War draws to a devastating close.
Sherman’s march has left the South in ruins, while the siege of Petersburg forces Robert E. Lee into a final retreat. At Appomattox Court House, surrender brings an end to four years of brutal conflict that claimed more than 620,000 lives.
But peace proves fragile. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln shocks a grieving nation, and Reconstruction begins amid uncertainty, violence, and the challenge of rebuilding a divided country. For millions of newly freed Americans, emancipation opens the door to freedom, but also to an uncertain and dangerous future.
As the United States struggles to heal, the war’s legacy reshapes the nation’s identity for generations to come.
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