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Comments181st Birthday tribute to General GordonPosted by Calvin E. Johnson Jr. on Feb 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM
"A more gallant, generous, and fearless gentlemen and soldier has not been seen in this country"
February is Black History Month. It is also the birthday month of George Washington, our first president. And it is the birthday month of John Brown Gordon of Georgia. John B. Gordon, born February 6, 1832, was an orator, lawyer, statesman, soldier, publisher and Governor of the state of Georgia. He is best known as one of General Robert E. Lee’s generals. At Appomattox, his corps’ encounter with the Union soldiers under Joshua Chamberlain is a classic story of respect. More...Post a Comment on: 181st Birthday tribute to General GordonNext entries comments: Headline News—Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Previous entries comments: Rove and Obama, Sitting in a Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, …! Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of canadafreepress.com. Please don't assume that Canada Free Press agrees with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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Stephen D. Lee, Commander-in-Chief, United Confederate Veterans, said of John B. Gordon: