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Why did Robert E Lee trust Stonewall Jackson?

Lee once said of Jackson, " It never was that we had to go into great detail on his part in a coming battle, as straight as an arrow to the pole he goes about his business, and has never failed me." Lee and Jackson had the utmost confidence in each other, Jackson called Lee "a phenomenon". Lee used Jackson as his "hammer", and the stalwart Longstreet as the "anvil."


Was Sheila Jackson Lee married to Jesse Jackson?

No, Sheila Jackson Lee was not married to Jesse Jackson. Sheila Jackson Lee is a U.S. Congresswoman from Texas, while Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist and former presidential candidate. They are both prominent figures in American politics and social justice but have no marital connection.


What did Robert E. Lee say about Stonewall Jackson after he was killed?

When "Stonewall" Jackson died, Robert E. Lee said, "As Jackson has lost his left arm, I have lost my right."


What was Robert E. Lee's favorite hymn?

Robert E Lee and Stonewall Jackson requested this hymn to be sung the last time both men were able to worship together. This occurred just before Jackson was killed by one of Jackson's own scared sentries. The hymn was "How Firm A Foundation". After Jackson was killed, Lee stated that this was his favorite hymn. It was also the hymn that was sung at Lee's funeral.


What was general thomas Jackson signifance?

He was the perfect team-partner of Robert E. Lee. Lee would devise the bold, risk-taking movements, Jackson would carry them out.