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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert E. Lee remains one of the most debated figures in American history, remembered as a leading general of the Confederate Army and a central figure in the Civil War. Long before Appomattox Court House and the surrender that ended the war for Lee’s army, Robert Edward Lee had lived a life shaped by intense family pressure and an unwavering ambition to live up to his family name.

Acclaimed historian Allen C. Guelzo, author of Robert E. Lee: A Life, shares the backstory of Robert E. Lee, tracing his rise through the U.S. Army and the decisions that led him into Confederate leadership.

We’d like to thank the Bill of Rights Institute for allowing us access to this audio, originally part of their Scholar Talks series.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert E. Lee remains one of the most debated figures in American history, remembered as a leading general of the Confederate Army and a central figure in the Civil War. Long before Appomattox Court House and the surrender that ended the war for Lee&rsquo;s army, Robert Edward Lee had lived a life shaped by intense family pressure and an unwavering ambition to live up to his family name. Acclaimed historian Allen C. Guelzo, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRobert-Lee-Allen-C-Guelzo%2Fdp%2F1101946229&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C96c283fe93d64fa77d2b08de9bd9ae69%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639119556474265357%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=eEBVgyKEEtMpvnyQoNAOQ5wutW%2BICqrVSk4RrPYZF7U%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Robert E. Lee: A Life</a>, shares the backstory of Robert E. Lee, tracing his rise through the U.S. Army and the decisions that led him into Confederate leadership. We&rsquo;d like to thank the Bill of Rights Institute for allowing us access to this audio, originally part of their&nbsp;Scholar Talks&nbsp;series.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Robert E. Lee: America's Most Controversial General

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