A clever historian is behind the drive to significantly upgrade how American history is taught. The group is pushing to change the official designation of Arlington House to drop Robert E. Lee’s name and make it a national historic site that embraces the full history here. It will take an act of Congress. Lee’s direct … Continue reading Robert E. Lee’s Family Requests His Name Be Erased From His House →

Here’s a question I often get asked: why didn’t Robert E. Lee allow his daughters to be free or marry? It’s a topic worth far more discussion, especially as America seems obsessed with putting up statues of the man as if to celebrate state-sanctioned rape of women. I put that same question to ChatGPT and … Continue reading ChatGPT: Robert E. Lee Enslaved His Own Daughters →

One peculiar point that I’ve heard proponents of Robert E. Lee repeatedly raise on forums is from a dusty old rumor about his role in the deeply troubled Mexican-American War (1846-1848). President Polk intentionally worked to aggravate Mexico and provoke a war. On January 13, 1846, Polk ordered American forces into deeply disputed territory. In … Continue reading Does Robert E. Lee Get Enough Blame for America’s “Most Evil War”? →

Challenging the prevalent myth surrounding General Lee, it is imperative to carefully scrutinize the idea that he enjoyed widespread popularity or favor. A detailed analysis of his funeral yields valuable insights into the genesis of this misconception. It becomes evident that characterizing him as a figure of broad acclaim requires reevaluation, as there are aspects … Continue reading Who Attended General Lee’s Funeral and Why? →