Quote by Elizabeth R. Varon Download Open image ““Did Appomattox signify the triumph of right over wrong or of might over right?”” — Elizabeth R. Varon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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