Robert E. Lee

The Life of Robert E. Lee Born to the American Revolutionary war hero Henry “Light Horse Henry” and Ann Hill Carter Lee on January 19, 1807 at Stratford, Virginia; Robert E. Lee was raised mostly by his mother. From her he learned patience, control, and discipline. As a young man he was exposed to Christianity and accepted his faith. By seeing the failure of his father’s enterprises it led him to try harder and succeed. Lee …

…Civil War to an end as other Confederate field commanders followed Lee's example. After the war Robert E. Lee was almost tried as a traitor, but was only left with his civil rights suspended. and served as President of Washington College until his death in 1870. After his passing the college was named Washington and Lee College. To this day the memory of General Robert E. Lee lives on and is used as inspiration for many.