Who was Gen. Robert E. Lee? The AP explains how he went from a heroic symbol to being seen as a racist icon.http://apne.ws/589ARHX
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Replying to @APWestRegion @RussContreras
This is an very negative view of Lee's career that ignores his leadership skills, dismisses all his successes & salutes all his failures
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Replying to @tedreednc @APWestRegion
Nope. Fair assessment. West Point grad, grabbed some victories. Was cruel to slaves and failed at Gettysburg. No sugar coating
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Replying to @RussContreras @APWestRegion
I would only say the story contradicts most Lee biographies, but thanks for answering.
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Replying to @tedreednc @APWestRegion
Many biographies written with Lost Cause narrative in mind. Check out the
@AmExperiencePBS special on Robert E Lee. Very balanced and good3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @RussContreras @tedreednc and
I am a liberal a Jew and and I am disgusted by the renaming of
#RobertELee you are creating enemies from allies1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Who is renaming him? His name is still Robert E Lee
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