This message honors the anniversary of the day the Civil War ended in 1865. It marks the moment when General Robert E. Lee surrendered his troops to General Ulysses S. Grant in Virginia, which stopped the fighting between the North and the South.
The statement highlights how the country started to rebuild after years of war. It mentions that General Grant chose to treat the surrendering soldiers with respect to help the nation become one again.
This is part of the America 250 project, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States. Trump uses this moment to remind people of the country's history and the importance of staying united as one nation.
Impact Analysis
Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
No news coverage recorded for this policy yet.
Source Information
Document Type
White House Statement
Official Title
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Surrender at Appomattox
