Monday, August 1, 2011

Appomattox Cannon


Appomattox Cannon, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

In1865, Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end of the Southern States attempt to create a separate nation. It set the stage for the emergence of an expanded and more powerful Federal government. Foreground civil war cannon, North Carolina Civil War Monument in the background. Follow the link to the Nation Park Service website for more info: www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm

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