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April 12, 1865

Appomattox, Virginia. The 28,000 survivors of the Army of Northern Virginia march past the Army of the Potomac. General Chamberlain mutters an order, and the Unionists spring to the present-arms. Then the Confederates lay their rifles on the ground in a bundle. Then, on command, all Confederate flags bow and fold to the ground. Only the Union flag remains raised.