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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park A ranger program along the Stage Road with the McLean House in the background.
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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Parker's Red Jacket Medal
Red Jacket, Senaca Chief
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Red Jacket, the Seneca Chief and Orator, wearing the medal presented to him by President Washington in 1792.  Red Jacket was the Grand Father of Ely S. Parker. 

Portrait by Charles Bird King ca. 1825

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General Custer Receiving the Flag of Truce

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General George Armstrong Custer, of Little Bighorn fame, received the flag of truce at Appomattox Court House that brought about a cessation of hostilities leading to the surrender meeting between Lee and Grant. The Original Truce Flag is exhibited at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
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