 |
| South |
| 1821-1904 |
| South
Carolina |
| General |
|
James Longstreet's hesitancy and
differences of opinion with Robert
E. Lee have often marred his historical image. Although
generally respected for his military prowess, he is often
blamed for the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg
for allowing Pickett's charge
to occur. Yet Longstreet remained a prominent national
figure after the war. In 1880, the West Point graduate
and prosperous businessman was named U.S. minister to
Turkey. |
