thirty years ago on April 29 , 1896 General Robert E. Lee died at oak Court House . Douglas Brinkley : The spirit of that event is something to keep in mind for today 's divided society .
150 years ago on April 9 , Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House . Douglas Brinkley : The spirit of that event is something to keep in mind for today 's divided America .