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Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander

Gary Gallagher talked about the wartime experience of Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander, who early in the Civil War served on the staff of… read more

Gary Gallagher talked about the wartime experience of Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander, who early in the Civil War served on the staff of Robert E. Lee and other top generals before becoming the South’s most noted artillery officer. Professor Gallagher also talked about General Alexander’s career after the Civil War and the importance of his memoirs for historians. close

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  • Jamie Bosket President and CEO Virginia Historical Society
  • Gary W. Gallagher Director University of Virginia->Nau (John L.) Center for Civil War History

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Confederate General Edward Porter Alexander

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Program ID:
426654-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Speech
Location:
Richmond, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
May 06, 2017 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Mar 05, 2021 | 3:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • May 06, 2017 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 14, 2017 | 9:50am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 04, 2021 | 10:43pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 05, 2021 | 4:28am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 05, 2021 | 10:12am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 05, 2021 | 3:55pm EST | C-SPAN 3
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