· Gen. Robert E. Lee decided to attack the Union in Gettysburg, PA, in July of 1863.
· Gen. George Pickett led the Confederates into battle.
· Pickett’s Charge failed, and Lee retreated.
* This was the turning point of the war.
· Over 40,000 soldiers were killed or wounded at Gettysburg.
· On November 19, 1863, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery in honor of the dead Union soldiers.
· Pres. Lincoln’s speech was known as the Gettysburg Address.
· On April 2, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captured Richmond, VA, the Confederate capital.
· On April 9, Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant in the town of Appomattox Courthouse, VA.
* The war was over!
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