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Ulysses S. Grant vs Robert E. Lee on Slavery

Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant Meet On April 9, 1865, two men sat down together in the parlor of Wilmer McLean’s house at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia. The older of the two, impeccably dressed in his finest uniform, … Continue reading

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Robert E. Lee vs Ulysses S. Grant: Unexpected Views on Slavery

Lee vs. Grant on Slavery The year 1856 was significant for both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in regard to their attitudes toward slavery. Within a few years, these men would both be generals-in-chief on opposing sides in … Continue reading

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