Thank you for your post. It is not only timely, but sheds light on so much that is wrong with how many view history. Events that took place in 1861 have to be viewed through the prism of the era, and when it comes to Robert E. Lee, EVERY American should pay homage to this man. He gave his word that day at Appomattox that he would not re-assemble an army and continue fighting a guerilla war, one that could have drug on for years.
Many do not know this fact, but there were only TWO MEN that did not receive their United States citizenship back after the Civil War. Those two men were Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. Lee died a man without a country.
Thank you for your post. It is not only timely, but sheds light on so much that is wrong with how many view history. Events that took place in 1861 have to be viewed through the prism of the era, and when it comes to Robert E. Lee, EVERY American should pay homage to this man. He gave his word that day at Appomattox that he would not re-assemble an army and continue fighting a guerilla war, one that could have drug on for years.
Many do not know this fact, but there were only TWO MEN that did not receive their United States citizenship back after the Civil War. Those two men were Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. Lee died a man without a country.
Great interview!