How should we remember those who fought for the bad guys on Memorial Day?
U.S. Grant describing his feelings at Appomatox Courthouse:
I had known General Lee in the old army... but did not suppose... he would remember me.... When I had left camp that morning I... was in rough garb... without a sword... a soldier's blouse for a coat.... I found General Lee.... What General Lee's feelings were I do not know. As he was a man of much dignity with an impassible face, it was impossible...
Published on May 31, 2010 00:01