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The Birth of a Leader
Robert E Lee was born in Westmoreland Virginia to General Henry Lee. He was one of five children. -
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The Life of Robert E Lee
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Leader In School
The exact date of when Robert E Lee going to Alexandria Academy is unkown. Robert E Lee went to Alexandria Academy to be in the military. -
Excelling at Alexandria Academy
The exact date of Robert E Lee graduating is unknown. Robert E Lee graduated second in class. Specialized in engineering, artillery, cavalry, and infantry. -
Married
Robert E Lee married Mary Custis in Arlington Virginia. -
Kids
The exact date of when Robert E Lee had his first child is unknown. Robert E Lee had seven children with Mary Custis. They lived in Arlington Virginia. Robert E Lee wanted kids to follow in his footsteps when they grow up. -
First Service in the Military
The exact date of when Robert E Lee's first service for the military is unknown. Robert E Lee built sea defenses for virgina to defend against enemy attack. -
Advancing his rank
The exact date of when Robert E Lee was premoted is unknown. Robert E Lee was premoted to captain in 1838. -
After School
The exact date of when Robert E Lee bacame superintendent is unknown. Robert E Lee bacame superintendent of U.S. Military Academy in 1842. He wanted to share his knowledge of war with the students. -
Union Army
The exact date of whn Robert E Lee was offered the union army is unknown. Robert E Lee was offered the command of the union army by Abraham Lincoln but turned it down to fight for his home state. -
Seven Days
Robert E Lee attacked George McCllelan's forces near Richmond Virgina called the seven days. 20,000 Confederate soldiers dead and 16,000 union soldiers dead. -
Chickahominy Attack
Robert E Lee launched a flanking attack on the Union Army's smaller force at the battle of Chickahominy River. -
Antietam
Robert E Lee attacked the Union Army at the battle of Antietam on September 17th 1862. It took place near Sharpsburg Maryland. -
Surrender
Robert E Lee surrendered his Confederate Army to the Union Army on April 9th 1865. He met with Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. Robert's army didn't have enough supplies to keep fighting. -
President
The exact date of when Robert E Lee was president of Washington College is unknown. Robert E Lee became president of Washington college after the civil war. He stayed their president until his death. -
Death
Robert E Lee died on October 12th 1870 from pneumonia in Richmond Virginia.
