November 7, 2008


“Manly Advice from Robert E. Lee”

Filed under: Manliness, Robert E. Lee
By Feddie (Email) @ 8:43 pm

Courtesy of The Art of Manliness.


August 1, 2008


“The 35 Greatest Speeches in History”

Filed under: CSA, History, Robert E. Lee
By Feddie (Email) @ 4:03 pm

Courtesy of The Art of Manliness.

Overall, I think it is a fine compilation. There is, however, one glaring omission IMHO: General Robert E. Lee’s General Order No. 9 (the text of which is noted below the fold). Although I suppose one could quibble with whether this order is technically a “speech.” In any event, it is certainly worthy of a “honorable mention” here at SA. :) (more…)


April 9, 2008


This day in history: “Robert E. Lee surrenders”

Filed under: CSA, Robert E. Lee
By Feddie (Email) @ 4:31 pm

And all Americans ought to be thankful he did.

Indeed, it is truly amazing how many folks fail to recognize (much less appreciate) the crucial role Lee played in saving the United States.

A toast to General Lee then, one of America’s finest sons.

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