Some Important Dates in History, 1865 By lila.hawes Jan 15, 1865 Fort Fisher http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/cwp/timeline.html Jan 16, 1865 Field Order No. 15 Jan 31, 1865 The Fall of the Confederacy Jan 31, 1865 Sherman Marches Through North and South Carolina Feb 1, 1865 A Chance for Reconciliation Is Lost Apr 1, 1865 Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse Apr 1, 1865 Final Surrenders among Remaining Confederate Troops Apr 2, 1865 Fallen Richmond Apr 14, 1865 The Assassination of President Lincoln May 23, 1865 The Grand Review of the Army Aug 7, 1865 The Defenses of Washington Nov 10, 1865 The Execution of Captain Henry Wirz
