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At the end of the American Civil War, the city of Richmond, Virginia, was under siege. As the capital of the Confederacy, it faced significant military pressure from Union forces, culminating in its capture on April 3, 1865. The siege contributed to the eventual surrender of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, signaling a critical turning point in the war.

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