“I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving.”
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Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee, a prominent military officer in American history, was born on January 19, 1807, and died on October 12, 1870. He served as the commanding general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, known for his military skills and loyalty. more
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