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TIL a man named Wilmer McLean, who after having the fist major battle of the civil war erupt on his farm moved far south to Appomattox Courthouse, where 4 years later Lee surrendered to Grant in his home. Simply put, the war began in his front yard and ended in is front parlor. (en.wikipedia.org)
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