No. He was considered a traitor to the Union and lost his plantation for back taxes of 99.00. He tried to pay it, but they wanted him to pay in person so he couldn't since he commanded the southern troops. His home was taken and the graves of Union soldiers were placed there. It is now known as Arlington where the presidents and fallen soldiers of war are buried. When he surrendered it was VERY lucky to be able to go home instead of prison.
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Only to add something interesting it is worth remembering that, in 1863 after Chancellorsville Lee was donated a precious Sword of Honor by "a Marylander" as a sign of gratitude for his great military accomplishments in defence of the Confederacy.
His father was Revolutionary War hero "Light Horse " Harry Lee Also his dad was a medal of honor solider in the war presented to him by the continental congress his mom was Annie Lee Hill and Mary Anna Lee and Robert Edward Lee name a kid after her also.
Lee called slavery "An unmixed evil", did not believe in it. Duty, and honor to one's self and country were his major beliefs.
A fellow virginian, Washington's virtues and courage inspired Lee to his sense of honor and duty. Lee was always quoting him, and said there was no man like Washington.
Robert Lee Perrill goes by Bob, and Robert Perrill.
because robert e lee went to lee county alot and was a general.
His father was Revolutionary War hero "Light Horse " Harry Lee Also his dad was a medal of honor solider in the war presented to him by the continental congress his mom was Annie Lee Hill and Mary Anna Lee and Robert Edward Lee name a kid after her also.
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Robert E. Lee was not an elected official, and he did not receive his generalship until after the was was already in progress.
Lee called slavery "An unmixed evil", did not believe in it. Duty, and honor to one's self and country were his major beliefs.
A fellow virginian, Washington's virtues and courage inspired Lee to his sense of honor and duty. Lee was always quoting him, and said there was no man like Washington.
A total of five African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their service during the Spanish-American War. They were: William H. Thompkins, Fitz Lee, John Henry ("Honus") Parker, Fitz Lee, and George H. Wanton.
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Robert E. Lee's parents were Henry Lee III and Anne Hill Carter Lee. His father, Henry Lee, was a prominent Revolutionary War cavalry officer known as "Light-Horse Harry" Lee. His mother, Anne Hill Carter, came from a well-established Virginia family. They instilled in him a strong sense of duty and honor, which influenced his later life and career.
Robert Warner Lee is an awesome guy.
Robert Edward Lee.
No, Robert E Lee is not single.
Yes, Lighthorse Harry Lee was Robert E. Lee's father.