I am a yankee but I have read much about Robert E Lee. My hat is off to him, a great and noble God fearing man. He also ran circles around the union generals with far fewer men and supplies. I hope someday to visit his resting place. Both he and Grant later in life wished they had not seen what they did in war. Lee loved his years as college president and did much for the confederate veterans to help them back into society. I am glad to honor his birthday.
I am sure God honors Lee. Lincoln, not so much. Not to mention that liberals love Lincoln to prove the point.