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“One young man, upon taking the loyalty oath, was upbraided by his patriotic Southern father: "You have disgraced the family!" The son noted that General Lee advised him to do it. "Oh," the father sighed, "that alters the case. Whatever General Lee says is all right.”

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Book:April 1865: The Month That Saved America
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April 1865: The Month That Saved America

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Jay Winik
Jay Winik

Jay Winik is an active writer and scholar in the field of American history. His works focus on the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era. Limited information is available, but Winik's works are known for their in-depth research and unique perspectives. more

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