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How long ago was the end of the US Civil War?
The end of the US Civil War was 161 years ago.
The end of the US Civil War came on April 9, 1865. That's 161 years, 5 months and 18 days.
General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.
The end of the US Civil War turns 175 on April 9, 2040.
Mind-bender: The end of the US Civil War is closer in time to the first fax machine patent (1843) than to today.
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