THey all had much harder lives than we do. You can see it on their faces. No gay marriage crap back in their time however...
Yeah, I can see at least 5 canes in that photo and I’m sure there are more.
I’m also struck by the desire for reconciliation that existed in both the north and the south so soon after the war. For Lee’s part, he said he surrendered as much to Lincoln’s goodness as he did to Grant’s armies.
Unfortunately there were plenty in Washington who sought revenge for Lincoln’s assassination and that was the worst possible thing.
Just Bumping this most enjoyable thread, it is ashame that our history is no longer taught in our public schools.