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    Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum campaigns at Tommy's Ham House adjacent to a portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Greenville, S.C.

    Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum campaigns at Tommy's Ham House adjacent to a portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Greenville, S.C. View Photo »

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    A tintype photograph of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is seen in an undated photo provided by the Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The tintype was sold by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on their online auction site,...

    A tintype photograph of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is seen in an undated photo provided by the Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The tintype was sold by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on their online auction site,... View Photo »

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    Heavy rain clouds from approaching Tropical Storm Lee form over a statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle in New Orleans, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Tropical Storm Lee formed in the waters off Louisiana on Friday, threatening a drenching along much of the...

    Heavy rain clouds from approaching Tropical Storm Lee form over a statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle in New Orleans, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Tropical Storm Lee formed in the waters off Louisiana on Friday, threatening a drenching along much of the... View Photo »

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    Confederate infantry troops fire their muskets at oncoming Union troops during the Battle at the Sherfy House on July 2, 2011 during re-enactments of battles during the three-day battle of Gettysburg at the Gettysburg National Military Park in...

    Confederate infantry troops fire their muskets at oncoming Union troops during the Battle at the Sherfy House on July 2, 2011 during re-enactments of battles during the three-day battle of Gettysburg at the Gettysburg National Military Park in... View Photo »

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    Members of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry re-enacters practice firing techniques with their muskets during training on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the...

    Members of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry re-enacters practice firing techniques with their muskets during training on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the... View Photo »

  6. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago
    A Union cannon belonging to the Army of the Potomac, New York Light Artillery is trained towards Confederate positions on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in...

    A Union cannon belonging to the Army of the Potomac, New York Light Artillery is trained towards Confederate positions on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in... View Photo »

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    A view towards Confederate positions seen from the 12th New York Infantry Division monument atop Little Round top on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US...

    A view towards Confederate positions seen from the 12th New York Infantry Division monument atop Little Round top on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US... View Photo »

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago
    DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster,...

    DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster,... View Photo »

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    A Union Army infantry unit(R) is about to be overrun by Confederates on July 1, 2011 during skirmish re-enactments at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory...

    A Union Army infantry unit(R) is about to be overrun by Confederates on July 1, 2011 during skirmish re-enactments at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory... View Photo »

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    A reenacter portraying Confederate Army Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead(L-Front) rides with his staff on July 1, 2011 during events at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil...

    A reenacter portraying Confederate Army Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead(L-Front) rides with his staff on July 1, 2011 during events at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil... View Photo »

  11. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago
    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, visitors to Appomattox, Va. pass the McLean House, the rebuilt site where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark the 150th...

    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, visitors to Appomattox, Va. pass the McLean House, the rebuilt site where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark the 150th... View Photo »

  12. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago
    FOR STORY GUERRA CIVIL - In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, graduate student Megan Griffin of Jamesville, N.C. , tours outbuildings at the site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.

    FOR STORY GUERRA CIVIL - In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, graduate student Megan Griffin of Jamesville, N.C. , tours outbuildings at the site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. View Photo »

  13. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago
    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, David Cummings, left, and Michael Overcash stand in front of the McLean House, the rebuilt site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the...

    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, David Cummings, left, and Michael Overcash stand in front of the McLean House, the rebuilt site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the... View Photo »

  14. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago
    In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2011 in Aiken, S.C. , Civil War re-enactor Dave Chaltas, of Jeremiah, Ky. , who plays the role of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, poses where the Battle of Aiken is re-enacted each year.

    In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2011 in Aiken, S.C. , Civil War re-enactor Dave Chaltas, of Jeremiah, Ky. , who plays the role of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, poses where the Battle of Aiken is re-enacted each year. View Photo »

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About Robert E. Lee

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Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870), was a career United States Army officer, an engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history. Lee was the son of Major General Henry Lee III "Light Horse Harry" (1756–1818), Governor of Virginia, and his second wife, Anne Hill Carter (1773–1829). He was a descendant of... Full Article

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DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Enthusiasts from...
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  1. DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Enthusiasts from... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Enthusiasts from...

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  2. A tintype photograph of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is seen in an undated photo provided by the Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The tintype was sold by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on their online auction site, onlinegoodwill.com, for $23,001 dollars on... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    A tintype photograph of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is seen in an undated photo provided by the Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The tintype was sold by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on their online auction site, onlinegoodwill.com, for $23,001 dollars on...

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  3. Heavy rain clouds from approaching Tropical Storm Lee form over a statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle in New Orleans, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Tropical Storm Lee formed in the waters off Louisiana on Friday, threatening a drenching along much of the Gulf coast over the Labor Day weekend... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Heavy rain clouds from approaching Tropical Storm Lee form over a statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle in New Orleans, Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Tropical Storm Lee formed in the waters off Louisiana on Friday, threatening a drenching along much of the Gulf coast over the Labor Day weekend...

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  4. In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, visitors to Appomattox, Va. pass the McLean House, the rebuilt site where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark the 150th anniversary of major events in the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, visitors to Appomattox, Va. pass the McLean House, the rebuilt site where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark the 150th anniversary of major events in the...

    View Photo »
  5. FOR STORY GUERRA CIVIL - In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, graduate student Megan Griffin of Jamesville, N.C. , tours outbuildings at the site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    FOR STORY GUERRA CIVIL - In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, graduate student Megan Griffin of Jamesville, N.C. , tours outbuildings at the site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years,...

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  6. In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, David Cummings, left, and Michael Overcash stand in front of the McLean House, the rebuilt site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    In this Feb. 27, 2011 picture, David Cummings, left, and Michael Overcash stand in front of the McLean House, the rebuilt site in Appomattox, Va. where in April 1865 Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Over the next four years, Americans will mark...

    View Photo »
  7. In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2011 in Aiken, S.C. , Civil War re-enactor Dave Chaltas, of Jeremiah, Ky. , who plays the role of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, poses where the Battle of Aiken is re-enacted each year. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2011 in Aiken, S.C. , Civil War re-enactor Dave Chaltas, of Jeremiah, Ky. , who plays the role of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, poses where the Battle of Aiken is re-enacted each year.

    View Photo »
  8. Confederate infantry troops fire their muskets at oncoming Union troops during the Battle at the Sherfy House on July 2, 2011 during re-enactments of battles during the three-day battle of Gettysburg at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Confederate infantry troops fire their muskets at oncoming Union troops during the Battle at the Sherfy House on July 2, 2011 during re-enactments of battles during the three-day battle of Gettysburg at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was...

    View Photo »
  9. Members of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry re-enacters practice firing techniques with their muskets during training on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Members of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry re-enacters practice firing techniques with their muskets during training on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory...

    View Photo »
  10. A Union cannon belonging to the Army of the Potomac, New York Light Artillery is trained towards Confederate positions on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    A Union cannon belonging to the Army of the Potomac, New York Light Artillery is trained towards Confederate positions on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory...

    View Photo »
  11. A view towards Confederate positions seen from the 12th New York Infantry Division monument atop Little Round top on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory that... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    A view towards Confederate positions seen from the 12th New York Infantry Division monument atop Little Round top on July 3, 2011 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The three-day Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the US Civil War, the Union victory that...

    View Photo »
  12. A Union Army infantry unit(R) is about to be overrun by Confederates on July 1, 2011 during skirmish re-enactments at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E.... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    A Union Army infantry unit(R) is about to be overrun by Confederates on July 1, 2011 during skirmish re-enactments at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E....

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  13. A reenacter portraying Confederate Army Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead(L-Front) rides with his staff on July 1, 2011 during events at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended... Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    A reenacter portraying Confederate Army Brigadier General Lewis A. Armistead(L-Front) rides with his staff on July 1, 2011 during events at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended...

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DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 02: American Civil War Society chairman Denis Jarwick takes the roll of General Robert E. Lee as other members take part in a mock battle in the grounds of Cusworth Hall, South Yorkshire on July 2, 2011 in Doncaster, United Kingdom. Enthusiasts from...

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  1. Martin Luther King was one of the greatest Americans on the scale of Lincoln and Roosevelt ... He was a great man and Robert E. Lee would be very pleased [his holiday is] celebrated if he was alive.
    SOURCE: KPHO Phoenix 1 month ago
  2. After a moment, a tall white man got up and knelt beside the black man to take the Lord's supper. Watching the scene, others both white and black followed ... The white man who joined his black brother was Robert E. Lee.
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  3. It is a university that has Robert E. Lee in its name, and I think that’s the source of a lot of the questioning.
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  4. Sir Alex is extremely interested and knowledgeable about the War and the personalities involved in it, including President Abraham Lincoln, and Generals such as Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. It was our privilege to have him visit this major research archive in American Studies
    SOURCE: Asian Correspondent 2 months ago