The Civil War
Robert E. Lee and Virginia
2016-04-30T18:00:11-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZmRhXC8yMDE2MDQzMDE4MDExNzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==James “Bud” Robertson talks about Robert E. Lee’s ties to Virginia and the various military campaigns throughout the state during the Civil War. He also compared General Lee’s life after the war to other generals and veterans. During the question and answer period, Mr. Robertson discussed his role in both the centennial and sesquicentennial anniversaries of the Civil War.
“Our Great Virginia Remembers” was part of the four-day conference titled “Atlanta, the Shenandoah, and the Turn to Total War,” held at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center.
James “Bud” Robertson talks about Robert E. Lee’s ties to Virginia and the various military campaigns throughout the state during the Civil …
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James “Bud” Robertson talks about Robert E. Lee’s ties to Virginia and the various military campaigns throughout the state during the Civil War. He also compared General Lee’s life after the war to other generals and veterans. During the question and answer period, Mr. Robertson discussed his role in both the centennial and sesquicentennial anniversaries of the Civil War.
“Our Great Virginia Remembers” was part of the four-day conference titled “Atlanta, the Shenandoah, and the Turn to Total War,” held at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center. close
“Our Great Virginia Remembers” was part of the four-day conference titled “Atlanta, the Shenandoah, and the Turn to Total War,” held at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center.
James “Bud” Robertson talks about Robert E. Lee’s ties to Virginia and the various military campaigns throughout the state during the Civil … read more
James “Bud” Robertson talks about Robert E. Lee’s ties to Virginia and the various military campaigns throughout the state during the Civil War. He also compared General Lee’s life after the war to other generals and veterans. During the question and answer period, Mr. Robertson discussed his role in both the centennial and sesquicentennial anniversaries of the Civil War.
“Our Great Virginia Remembers” was part of the four-day conference titled “Atlanta, the Shenandoah, and the Turn to Total War,” held at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center. close
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- Terry Heder Director Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation->Interpretation, Education, and History
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James "Bud" I. Robertson Jr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University->History Department
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