The Making of the Legend of Gen. Lewis Armistead
New in April 2026
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17m
You students of the Civil War are well familiar with the iconic image of Brig. Gen. Lewis Armistead leading his Virginians into certain death at Pickett's Charge during the third and final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, sword held high, hat on its tip. When exactly did this vision of him become known to the public at large?
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