From the August 18, 2014, Marine Corps Times "Victory & Surrender" by AP.
New film and more for Appomattox's 150th anniversary.
A new film is being made featuring actors portraying the individuals from that momentous occasion almost 150 years ago. Just like then, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant rode a horse to the McLean House in Appomattox, Virginia, followed by seven officers, where he was greeted by some of his soldiers.
This film is being made by the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and hopefully it will be finished in time for the 150th anniversary in April 2015.
In addition, it will include Gen. Robert E. Lee and the stacking of arms by Confederate soldiers after the surrender. There will also be information not included in the park's current films, made in 1975 and 1980. It will include Lincoln's assassination and the contributions of 3,000 black troops in the Appomattox Campaign and civilian life at Appomattox.
More to Come. --Old Secesh
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