kotch magazine

The life and legacy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee has been a subject of ongoing debate and controversy. This, now more having to do with his ancestry, than the pivotal role he played in the Civil War.
The Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, born in 1807, hailed from a prominent Virginia family with deep roots in American history. His family’s history is intertwined with the institution of slavery, as were many prominent Southern families of the time. Lee’s father, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III, was a Revolutionary War hero and a prominent slave owner. This familial background is crucial to understanding the context in which Robert E. Lee grew up and made his choices during the Civil War.
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