Robert E. Lee (Look Away)

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870) was a Confederate soldier and politician who served as the 2nd President of the Confederate States from February 1868 until his death in October 1870. He commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the War of Secession.

In early 1867 Lee finally relented to calls for him to run for office, and announced his candidacy for President. The Whig Party was formed largely to support his presidential campaign, and provide an organised platform for his supporters to run on. He defeated the Democratic candidate Vice President Alexander Stephens.