The Complicated History of Confederate General James Longstreet

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jan 2, 2024

120 years ago today, Confederate General James Longstreet died, leaving behind a complicated legacy as a former slave owner who later supported Black suffrage and Reconstruction. What does his story have to tell us about how someone can change their mind? Author Elizabeth R. Varon joins us to discuss her new biography, Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South.

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