He served as captain under General Winfield Scott. Later, Scott would write about Lee's remarkable performance in that war, calling him "the very best soldier I ever saw in the field." ...

Afraid for his army's morale, Lee instructed sharpshooters to stand at the rear of the army and fire on any soldier who retreated. But even these attempts failed when the shooters were hesitant ...

Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general. The two states recognize ... holidays to honor Confederate leaders and dead Confederate soldiers. Alabama lawmakers in 1901 named a January state ...