On This Day: Conclusion of the American Civil War: The Confederate General Edmund Kirby... (1865)

On May 26, 1865: Conclusion of the American Civil War: The Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith, commander of the Trans-Mississippi division, is the last full general of the Confederate Army to surrender, at Galveston, Texas.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.