Tag: Robert E. Lee

This Facebook post from Road to the Civil War notes that despite being the highest ranking general in the Confederate army, Lee wore three stars on his collar, signifying the rank of colonel. Some great commentary in the comments section, including the following comment which I am going to quote in its entirety below:

160 years later and people saying “we won” and “you lost”. None of you won or lost anything. You weren’t there. You can’t even imagine life without a cell phone, internet and fast food. Much less not having electricity, cars or even simple medications like antibiotics. It was a different time and those were different people. The big problem in this country today isn’t a North and South issue. This country is divided now on everything from race to party politics. More than it was back then. People hating on each other in real time on social media. Y’all be liking the same foods, music and football team and then want to kill each other over some fruit loop political ideologies. And then pointing your finger at some guy from 160 years ago critiquing his mindset. Like they’re living in this messed up moronic world you call your home today. Look closely into a mirror. Real close. See all those imperfections? They’re not just on the outside.

Source: Facebook post from Dixie Forever

An update on a project that is very close to my heart. I 100% agree with these sentiments. 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Southern Historian & Researcher (@the_ghost_of_lee)

“In the summer of 2020, the Lee statue at Lee High School in Montgomery, AL was torn down and damaged.

SCV, Lee Camp 16 now has the statue of General Lee and are raising funds to repair and restore the statue. Once restored, the statue will be rededicated in a new location.

This is a great project to get behind! All donations to the camp are tax deductible.

#StandTallDixie

Mail Donations:
Camp 16 Attention Memorial
P.O. Box 2551
Opelika, AL
36801

Digital Donations:
Venmo @ camp-sixteen”

Source: Facebook post from the Confederate Veteran

 

 

 

 

 

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Source: Instagram post from The Ghost of Lee