Friday, October 11, 2013

Last Farewell to Robert E. Lee

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The United States flag flew at half-mast when Robert E. Lee died.

Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee University is the site of annual programs paying tribute to Robert Edward Lee. On Monday, October 14, 2013, a program commemorating the Washington College presidency of Robert E. Lee on the 143rd anniversary of his death will feature War Between the States historian, Frank O’Reilly. The lecture entitled “Adapt, Improvise, and Overcome: Robert E. Lee’s Greatest Victory at Chancellorsville” will begin at 12:15 p.m.

The New York Times reported:

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2 comments:

  1. Pirate MorganOctober 11, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    The ever present leader of the New Confederacy! May he rest in peace, Lincoln made sure he got none on earth.

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