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Battle of Appomattox Court House
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Battle of Appomattox Court House: References & Edit History

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  • Myles Hudson
    Myles Hudson was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021.

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Anniversary information added. Apr 02, 2026
Standing entry replaced by new article. Aug 23, 2019
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