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Robert E Lee: Life & Legacy

Jul 31, 2023

35:46

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Man Who Would Not Be Washington

3min

The Life and Times of Robert E. Lee

2min

The E of Robert E. Lee

2min

The Irony of Robert Lee's Military Education

2min

Robert E. Lee's Marriage to Mary Anna Randolph Custis

2min

The Importance of Robert E. Lee

2min

The Dilemma of Robert E. Lee

3min

Lee's View on Enslavement

3min

10.

Lee's Life in the South

4min

11.

The Decision to Join the Rebellion

3min

12.

Lee's Failure in the Civil War

2min

13.

The Legacy of Robert E. Lee

2min

14.

The Civil War Battles of Arlington

2min

15.

The Importance of Secession

2min

16.

The Man Who Would Not Be Washington

3min

He is undoubtedly the most famous member of the Confederate forces. But it wasn't always set to be that way.

In this episode, Don speaks to Jonathan Horn to find out about the life of Robert E Lee, why he made the decision to join the Confederate side, and how he was connected to George Washington.

Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Siobhan Dale. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.

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