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