Southern Discomfort: U.S. Army Seeks Removal Of Lee, ‘Stonewall’ Jackson Honors
The U.S. Army War College, which molds future field generals, has begun discussing whether it should remove its portraits of Confederate generals — including those of Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson.
Nestled in rural Pennsylvania on the 500-acre Carlisle Barracks, the war college is conducting an inventory of all its paintings and photographs with an eye for rehanging them in historical themes to tell a particular Army story.
During the inventory, an unidentified official — not the commandant, Maj. Gen. Anthony A. Cucolo III — asked the administration why the college honors two generals who fought against the United States, college spokeswoman Carol Kerr said. More
LOL at 1141: yeah because the story clearly says the WH flew AF1 down to investigate old paintings. Then again, it seems hard to be any more unAmerican than to command an entire rebel army out to destroy the US
This is ridiculous. They are a very important part of our history. It should not matter whose side you were on to recognize them as great soldiers. I am losing more and more faith in our beloved USA everyday.
8:09-get your facts straight, Lee was never even pardoned for his role or given full citizenship again, and he was too sick to serve the US after the war. He also died only 5 years after the war.
I didn't say he served in the military. He was President of Washington and Lee University if I remember correctly and if I didn't someone will set me straight.
R.E. Lee had no particular ideological reasons for serving the Confederacy. Like many, his motivation was to protect his home from northern aggression. He gave up a lot to do the right thing. And he did it well. Seems he would be just the kind of individual that our war college should honor.
This is so completely crazy. These generals regardless of north, south were great generals. Even today, our armed services spend time in Gettysburg reviewing the battles with the soldiers. I run into them many times while walking through the parks. I stopped to talk with some of the soldiers and they told me it is part of their training in military tactics.
Our history is our important story. Regardless of sides, it is important to honor all the brave soldiers who fought and died for freedom. To do anything less is dishonorable and unforgiveable.
Anonymous said... A 2nd civil war is possible. It may be very different than the 1865± variety, but it will be a War. We have to take America back. H
December 21, 2013 at 8:59 AM
You are right that a second Civil War is possible and this is one reason to remove these portraits. This administration doesn't what to give any ideas with these two heroes.
Anonymous said... 8:09-get your facts straight, Lee was never even pardoned for his role or given full citizenship again, and he was too sick to serve the US after the war. He also died only 5 years after the war.
December 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM
You need to get your facts straight. He became president of a college and they named the university after him. Have you ever heard of Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. General Lee's application for amnesty was lost to history and in 1975, Lee's full rights of citizenship were posthumously restored by a joint congressional resolution effective June 13, 1865 and signed by President Ford.
R.E. Lee was a scholar and a gentleman. He was the best General this Country and the South ever had. He was loved by both the North and South and if you idiots don't like him because you are uninformed and misguided than keep blowing Obama and his Muslim friends.
More of Obama and his anti American crew destroying America and her values how about talking the truth about Martin lutherkung the womanizer fool.
ReplyDeleteLOL at 1141: yeah because the story clearly says the WH flew AF1 down to investigate old paintings. Then again, it seems hard to be any more unAmerican than to command an entire rebel army out to destroy the US
ReplyDeleteThis is ridiculous. They are a very important part of our history. It should not matter whose side you were on to recognize them as great soldiers.
ReplyDeleteI am losing more and more faith in our beloved USA everyday.
These men both fought for the US before the C.W. and Lee served the US well after the war. What a ridiculous idea, to remove their portraits.
ReplyDeleteA 2nd civil war is possible. It may be very different than the 1865± variety, but it will be a War. We have to take America back.
ReplyDeleteH
There is still bitter resentment in the south over the civil war. This will just open new wounds.
ReplyDeleteNo other country would even consider changes such as this.I for one am glad Putin is standing his ground.
ReplyDeletePUTIN for president of the USA.!!! Yes!!
ReplyDelete8:09-get your facts straight, Lee was never even pardoned for his role or given full citizenship again, and he was too sick to serve the US after the war. He also died only 5 years after the war.
ReplyDeleteAttack whites and Christianity but leave Muslims and athists alone F that.
ReplyDeleteThere was a blanket pardon and restoration of citizenship for these men and all the others. This should be a non issue.
ReplyDeleteI didn't say he served in the military. He was President of
ReplyDeleteWashington and Lee University if I remember correctly and if I didn't someone will set me straight.
R.E. Lee had no particular ideological reasons for serving the Confederacy. Like many, his motivation was to protect his home from northern aggression. He gave up a lot to do the right thing. And he did it well. Seems he would be just the kind of individual that our war college should honor.
ReplyDeleteChanging history one story at a time... pretty soon, our kids will know nothing but what's online.
ReplyDeleteOld books will be gone.
Fahrenheit 451.
This is so completely crazy. These generals regardless of north, south were great generals. Even today, our armed services spend time in Gettysburg reviewing the battles with the soldiers. I run into them many times while walking through the parks. I stopped to talk with some of the soldiers and they told me it is part of their training in military tactics.
ReplyDeleteOur history is our important story. Regardless of sides, it is important to honor all the brave soldiers who fought and died for freedom. To do anything less is dishonorable and unforgiveable.
8:42, well said.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteA 2nd civil war is possible. It may be very different than the 1865± variety, but it will be a War. We have to take America back.
H
December 21, 2013 at 8:59 AM
You are right that a second Civil War is possible and this is one reason to remove these portraits. This administration doesn't what to give any ideas with these two heroes.
Anonymous said...
ReplyDelete8:09-get your facts straight, Lee was never even pardoned for his role or given full citizenship again, and he was too sick to serve the US after the war. He also died only 5 years after the war.
December 21, 2013 at 12:35 PM
You need to get your facts straight. He became president of a college and they named the university after him. Have you ever heard of Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. General Lee's application for amnesty was lost to history and in 1975, Lee's full rights of citizenship were posthumously restored by a joint congressional resolution effective June 13, 1865 and signed by President Ford.
R.E. Lee was a scholar and a gentleman. He was the best General this Country and the South ever had. He was loved by both the North and South and if you idiots don't like him because you are uninformed and misguided than keep blowing Obama and his Muslim friends.
ReplyDelete