StephenColbert27
First Sergeant
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- Aug 4, 2015
On the thread about the removal of the Liberty Place monuments, some rather strong opinions were expressed about James Longstreet. Longstreet is certainly unique in that he was one of the few generals of the Rebellion to become a Republican and support Reconstruction in the South. As was noted in that thread, he was present at the Liberty Place Riot in 1867. He later served in a variety of other posts for the U.S. Government. So what are your opinions on Old Pete and his role in Reconstruction? What do you think were his motivations in becoming a Republican, when virtually all of his peers in the Rebellion did not? How do we reconcile his service in the Rebel Army with his service for the Republican governments in the South post-War?
I look forward to seeing your responses.
For @War Horse.
I look forward to seeing your responses.
For @War Horse.
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