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On This Day: American Civil War: Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the United States... (1861)

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On April 20, 1861: American Civil War: Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the United States Army in order to command the forces of the state of Virginia. This historical event can serve as a pow...

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