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Part Four: Was Robert. E. Lee a Good General?

Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

The Legacy of Arlington

Exploring the repercussions faced by Robert E. Lee after the Civil War, focusing on the transformation of Arlington into a cemetery by the US government and the Lee family's persistent desire to regain control. The chapter delves into Lee's resistance to Reconstruction efforts, his racist views, and the divisive reactions to his passing, shedding light on the conflicting legacy of the historical figure.

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