Lee the Virginian

, Outlines, through still pictures and dramatization, the life of Robert E. Lee from the beginning of the Civil War until his death. Discusses his family background and depicts the major battles of the Civil War leading to Lee's surrender to Grant. Includes notes concerning his work as President of Washington University. Narration is by actor Thomas Mitchell., Outlines, through still pictures and dramatization, the life of Robert E. Lee from the beginning of the Civil War until his death. Discusses his family background and depicts the major battles of the Civil War leading to Lee's surrender to Grant. Includes notes concerning his work as President of Washington University. Narration is by actor Thomas Mitchell., Presents the story of Robert E Lee, a Confederate general during the Civil War and a president of Washington College during the Reconstruction period. Stresses Lee's internal conflict between his anti-slavery beliefs and his loyalty to Virginia at the outbreak of the Civil War and outlines the battles where Lee became a legendary hero.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.