A Quote by Robert E. Lee

I can anticipate no greater calamity for the country than the dissolution of the Union. It would be an accumulation of all the evils we complain of, and I am willing to sacrifice everything but honor for its preservation.

Robert E. Lee

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Accumulation Am Anticipate Calamity Complain Country Dissolution Everything Evils Greater Honor Preservation Sacrifice Than Union Willing Would Would Be

Quote Author

Robert E. Lee
American - Military man
January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870

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