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''The southern states did not secede over 'Element of Myth of the issue of slavery, but even if they had, that secession would have been legal.Lost Cause'''
*''The southern states did not secede over the issue of slavery, but even if they had, that secession would have been legal.*''Robert E. Lee did not commit treason in raising his sword against the United States, but rather served as an example worthy of emulation by all Americans.'' *''Soldiers on both sides of the battle lines were equally brave, equally valorous, and equally deserving of respect.'' *''The South was not defeated on the field of battle, but rather was forced to yield to superior numbers and economic might.''
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