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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In 2019, I did some historical research on property l own in Fauquier County. Lee and the Confederate troops camped on this property on the way to the Second Battle of Manassas. I did not grow up in VA and did not know about how Lee surprised the Union Army. I won’t go into the details here, but I came away with an appreciation for his military strategy even if I don’t agree with the ideals of the Confederacy. Granted, a 4th grader wouldn’t fully comprehend this distinction.

I was also surprised to learn about the extent to which Lee and other Confederate leaders assimilated into society after the Civil War. I never would have guessed that.

I’m not in favor of Confederate statues, naming buildings after Confederates, etc. Just thought I would share what I learned.[/quote]
one can appreciate the fact that he was a brilliant military leader without hailing him a hero.  He was not a hero to this country.  I think that is what most people have an issue with, that he is being painted in that book as a hero.
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