About Robert E Lee
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was a prominent American general known for his leadership of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Born in Virginia into a respected military family, Lee graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served with distinction in the Mexican-American War. After the Civil War, he became a symbol of reconciliation and was appointed president of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, where he emphasized education and unity.
