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In the days following April 9, 1865, Maine Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain played peacemaker at Appomattox Court House
The Pejepscot History Center oversees the house where Chamberlain lived in Brunswick. It s now a museum and filled with mementoes of his military service. Author: M. KMack Updated: 1:52 PM EDT April 9, 2021
BRUNSWICK, Maine If we are going to heal the political divisions in our country, perhaps we need more leaders like Joshua Chamberlain.
Chamberlain became legendary for his courage under fire during the Civil War, especially when he led troops to victory in the Battle of Gettysburg. For people who know him as a fighter, it may be strange to think of him as a peacemaker. But that s exactly the role he played in the days following April 9, 1865.