Robert E Lee Tea

The video discusses the portrayal of Robert E. Lee in Ken Burns' Civil War documentary, highlighting misconceptions about his military genius and ambivalence towards slavery. It critiques Lee's conventional military strategies and his role as a slave owner. The video also addresses the lasting impact of the Civil War on race relations and advocates for a new documentary that reflects modern scholarship and addresses the horrors of slavery and white supremacy.

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