HAMPTON ROADS CONFERENCE


Meaning of HAMPTON ROADS CONFERENCE in English

(Feb. 3, 1865) Informal and unsuccessful peace talks at Hampton Roads, Va.

, during the American Civil War . Pres. Abraham Lincoln agreed to meet with the Confederate vice president, Alexander H. Stephens , to reach a peace settlement. Lincoln's terms called for a reunion of the nation, emancipation of the slaves, and disbanding of Confederate troops. Since Stephens had been authorized to accept independence only, no settlement was reached.

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