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"Fondly do we hope..." Viewing from the stands was John Wilkes Booth.
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Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Grant at Appomattox.
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From the executive mansion, President Lincoln asks the band to play the song "Dixie" to celebrate the Union victory.
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Thousands of people gathered at the executive mansion driveway with banners and bands to celebrate the big news.
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The Cavalry arrives at garrett's farm. They surround the barn and David Herold comes out. He surrenders himself and is arrested.
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The North was celebrating the of the fall of Richmond. They celebrated with fireworks, gunshots, and a grand Illumination.