First in War, Forgotten by His Countrymen: Lessons on Light Horse Harry Lee; Founding Philosophies Ep. 101

Discover the remarkable and tragic life of Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III—Revolutionary War hero, Virginia governor, and father of Robert E. Lee. In this episode of Founding Philosophies, host Kamron Spivey sits down with author Ryan Cole to explore why this brilliant military tactician and eloquent statesman has been largely forgotten by history.

In this episode:

• Light Horse Harry Lee's daring military exploits during the Revolutionary War

• His pivotal role in Virginia's ratification of the Constitution

• The famous eulogy: "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen"

• Lee's passionate advocacy for monuments to preserve the memory of the founding generation

• Th ...