Robert E. Lee’s descendant proves his lineage and pushes for ... - CNN
Feb 1, 2022 · Rev. Lee believes the history of Robert E. Lee should be taught in schools in an “honest” way. He wants the education system to teach his role in the Civil War, but to not make him a man that...
Descendants of Robert E. Lee and those he enslaved reconcile at ... - NPR
Apr 24, 2023 · The descendants of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and those of the people the Lee family enslaved came together for the first time at Arlington House, the national memorial to Lee in...
The Soul of Lee VI THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG - Lee Family Archive
In the long siege of Petersburg, Lee had the advantage of interior lines of operation and of a better knowledge of the intricate wooded country and cross roads. He made such good use of his advantages as to meet every movement of his enemy to right or left, up to the very last, with a force large enough to stop him.
General Robert E. Lee Family Tree and Descendants
Apr 4, 2023 · Robert E. Lee was appointed as a cadet at West Point on July 1, 1825, from Virginia. He graduated second in the class of 46 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. on July 1, 1829, in the Corps of Engineers. Robert was the first cadet to achieve the rank of Sergeant at the end of his first year.
This man says he’s related to Robert E. Lee. There’s no evidence.
May 14, 2021 · Robert W. Lee IV says he's the great-great-great-great nephew of the Confederate general. But historical records dispute that.
Robert E. Lee Day first of 3 Confederate holidays observed in Florida
11 hours ago · Tennesee observed Lee's birthday from 1917 to 1969 when it was changed to a "special day of observance," but state law requires the governor to proclaim Jan. 19 as Robert E. Lee Day, along with ...
The Descendants of Robert E. Lee and the Workers He Enslaved …
Apr 26, 2023 · The Descendants of Robert E. Lee and the Workers He Enslaved Join Hands in Racial Reconciliation. The Confederate general’s Virginia home hosted families from all across the United States.
Historic names meet again; Heritage: Descendants of Union and ...
Jul 3, 1999 · Lee is unmarried and has no children, but he said a son would be named Robert E. Lee VI. “I will need to check with my wife,” said Lee. “If she’s up for it, it’s worth keeping it going.”
Robert E. Lee - Wikipedia
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was an American Confederate general during the Civil War, who was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army toward the end of the war.
Robert E. Lee | Biography, Facts, Quotes, & Accomplishments
3 days ago · Biography of Robert E. Lee, Confederate commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and later all Southern armies during the American Civil War (1861–65). The Army of Northern Virginia was the most successful of the Southern armies. Lee became an enduring symbol for the people of the American South.