Robert E. Lee
publication date: Monday, March 12, 2001 (part of Round XIII)
category: 
Military
clue: This Southern gentleman's war on Grants was plenty civil.
explanation: Lee and Ulysses S. Grant ("Grants") were the two great opposing generals from the American civil war. Lee fought for the Confederacy ("Southern"), and considered himself a gentleman, since he owned a plantation and was part of the upper class. more…
solved by: Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Aaron Fischer, Kelly Lee, Edward Tegge, Jeff Flom, and Brannan Conrad
trivia: This goo was part of Round Thirteen, in which each goo was dedicated to a particular player. This goo was created for Kelly Lee, who may or may not have been related to Robert E. Lee, depending on which of her family members you ask.
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