Robert E Lee

Robert E Lee

historical figure United States

Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia. Post-war, he became a controversial figure symbolizing the Lost Cause of the Confederacy, and his legacy remains contentious in discussions of race and history in the United States.

Born on Jan 19, 1807 (218 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,058
Power
961$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,030 $2,700,000 956$
Liechtenstein 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 38,137 28 $6,900 5$
Totals 2 67,924,148 24,058 $2,706,900 961$
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Recent Mentions

Spain Spain: Robert E. Lee is celebrated as a traitor who rebelled against the United States in defense of slavery. 3

El País: ¿El ejército de Trump? | Opinión

United States United States: Robert E. Lee was a Confederate General whose name was restored to a military base by Trump. 5

Fox News: Rep. Hunt defends Trump restoring Robert E. Lee name to military base

United States United States: Fort Gregg-Adams was previously named for Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate army. 3

The New York Times: Trump Says Army Bases Will Revert to Confederate Names

United States United States: Baldwin mentioned Robert E. Lee while discussing the political environment leading up to the Civil War. 5

Fox News: Alec Baldwin says America is 'in a pre-Civil War' environment