THE NORTH

"I think we have fought
the last battle of the war . . ."

General Ulysses S. Grant
[Ulysess S. Grant, Bronze statute]
 
[Robert E. Lee, Bronze statute]

THE SOUTH

"There is nothing left for me to do
but to go and see General Grant,
and I would rather die a thousand deaths."

General Robert E. Lee           

The handshake . . .

[The handshake between Lee and Grant]

that united the Nation.

Peace: Lee and Grant at Appomattox



Bronze; limited edition of 15
27" x 25" x 14"

"I felt like anything rather than rejoicing at the downfall of a foe who had fought so long and valiantly and who had suffered as much for a cause . . ." 

- Grant           
"I suppose, General Grant, that the object of our present meeting is fully understood. I asked to see you to ascertain upon what terms you would receive the surrender of my army."

- Lee              

"Each officer and man
will be allowed to return
to their homes
not to be disturbed by
United States authority
so long as they observe
their parole
and the laws in force
where they may reside."

- Grant            

 

"This will have the
best possible effect 
upon the men.
It will be 
very gratifying,
and will do much
toward conciliating 
our people." 

- Lee             

 

"Lee and Grant had known how to fight a war.

Now they showed how to end one."

- Ulysses S. Grant 3rd                  

 


Though Peace had begun at Appomattox,
five days later, on April 14, 1865,
Abraham Lincoln,  the President of the United States
was assassinated.
Moody, Tearful Night  by Richard Masloski 
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