Confederate States general (1807–1870)
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He commanded the Confederacy's most powerful army through four years of Civil War, won battles against larger forces, and surrendered at Appomattox. The debate over his tactical brilliance and the cause he served has never stopped.
Born January 19, 1807, into Virginia's Lee family, he graduated top of his class at West Point and spent thirty-two years as a U.S. Army officer and military engineer, distinguishing himself in the Mexican–American War and later serving as Superintendent of the Military Academy. He opposed slavery philosophically but held hundreds of slaves and supported its legality. When Virginia seceded in 1861, he turned down a senior Union command and followed his home state. He took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in June 1862, drove McClellan from Richmond in the Seven Days Battles, won at Seco…
Sourced, dated quotes from Robert E. Lee
Madam, don't bring up your sons to detest the United States government. Recollect that we form one country now. Abandon all these local animosities, and make your sons Americans.
We must forgive our enemies. I can truly say that not a day has passed since the war began that I have not prayed for them.
I cannot consent to place in the control of others one who cannot control himself.
Sir, if you ever presume again to speak disrespectfully of General Grant in my presence, either you or I will sever his connection with this university.
The forbearing use of power does not only form a touchstone, but the manner in which an individual enjoys certain advantages over others is a test of a true gentleman.
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