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The mounting debts forced family to move.
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Graduated from West Point.
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In 1831, Lee was stationed by the US Military at Fort Monroe. The fort saw little action while Lee was there, which led him to become very bored. He briefly engaged in heavy drinking, but later stopped.
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They got married at Arlington.
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Was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia. This was their first child.
Lee later had 7 children, 3 boys and 4 girls. Their names were George, Mary, William, Anne, Eleanor, Robert and Mildred. -
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Lee fought bravely and was rewarded the rank of Brevet Major in the army.
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This battle was also known as the Battle of Padierna. Lee served in the artillery for the battle.
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While Lee was not present in the signing, this treaty ended the Mexican War. This was important because it ended all fighting and allowed Lee to go home.
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In 1852, Lee became the superintendent of West Point. During the time, he improved building and facilities and spent time with military cadets.
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The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 and was the beginning of Robert E. Lee's legacy. The war ended badly for the confederates, but Lee fought bravely and personally won more battles than he lost.
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This "battle" was actually a series of battles. The Confederate army under Lee fought northern General George McClellan's Union forces and stopped the Union from capturing Richmond, Virginia.
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This seige, beginning on April 2, 1865, was monumental in the Union's victory. Lee, outnumbered by a 2 to 1 ratio, never stood a chance and the Confederate capital of Richmond soon fell to the North.
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Lee took the Oath of Amnesty in June 1865, legally becoming a resident once again of the United States.
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Lee accepted this position because he thought it would be the best way to reconcile the country. He believed in higher education and held the position for many years.
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He died from heart problems.
