Robert E. Lee

Of all the magnificent Soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. Lee was greatest in military skill and very honored by his men. He was the son of the famous " Lighthorse Harry Lee ". Robert Edward Lee was born at Stratford Va., Jan 19. 1807. From 1852 to 1855 he was Commander of West Point. In 1861 President Lincoln offered Command of the Army of the United States to Lee. But Lee declined  and joint in Virginia the Confederate Army. After many battles with the Union Army, General Lee surrendered on April 9. 1865 to General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army. After the Civil War Robert Edward Lee served as President of Washington College.