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Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee

 
What were Lee's views on slavery?
 
Robert E. Lee discussion
 
Atherant
05/15/09
What were Lee's views on slavery?
           
 
gwynraven
05/15/09
replied to: Atherant
Some people claim that Lee was opposed to slavery. After the Civil War Lee has become important to the Lost Cause interpretation of the war, and the idea the he personally opposed slavery helps him to remain an honorable figure in Confederate history.