StoryNote logo

What was the public reaction like when Washington and Lee University was renamed in honor of Robert E. Lee after his death in 1870? Have there ever been any movements to rename the University to remove his name?

by /u/theotherone723 in /r/AskHistorians

Upvotes: 3

Favorite this post:
Mark as read:
Your rating:
Add this post to a custom list

StoryNote©

Reddit is a registered trademark of Reddit, Inc. Use of this trademark on our website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by Reddit, Inc.