He refused to allow his men to celebrate, saying, "The rebels are our countrymen again."
He refused to allow his men to celebrate, saying, "The rebels are our countrymen again."
After Lee's surrender at Appomattox , Grant had forbidden any demonstrations of rejoicing and sent following message to the Union soldier: Quote The war is over, the Rebels are our countrymen again and the best sign of rejoicing after victory will be to abstain from all demonstrations in the field. UNQUOTE
Rebels
After General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, General Ulysses S. Grant famously told the Confederate rebels that they were now his "countrymen." He emphasized the importance of moving forward and healing the nation, urging them to lay down their arms and return to their homes peacefully. Grant's words reflected a desire for reconciliation rather than retribution, aiming to foster unity after the Civil War.
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to Confederate soldiers by Union soldiers
Rebels
The Confederates, the South, the Rebels and the Grays were some of the names given to them by Union soldiers
confederate soldiers, or rebels
The Rebels.
the confederacy
'the union' and the southern was 'the rebels'
They called the Confederate soldiers the Rebels or "Rebs"