I’ve heard it all my life. “The Civil War was not fought over slavery.” I was NOT taught that in grade school in south Georgia. But I’ve heard it from those seeking to honor the memory of the Confederate States of America. Every time racial strife heats up in the USA I hear this refrain over and over again, “The Civil War was not fought over slavery.” Well let’s look at the ugly truth.
Wisdom from Civil War Generals Grant and Lee
The Civil War rages. A long cultural Cold War seems to be reigniting old prejucides and animosities. Violent extremist on left and right just want to see the world burn. I am a Christian extremist protesting for peace and understanding. I suggest that we listen to the words of wisdom from two old Civil War generals – General U. S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee.
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