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title: Joseph E. Lee and Robert E. Lee
author: David J. Ryan
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22314/joseph-e-lee-and-robert-e-lee/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-11-13
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# Joseph E. Lee and Robert E. Lee
_Authored by David J. Ryan_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22314.jpg)
## Image Caption
A postwar photograph of Confederate generals Joseph E. Johnston (left) and [Robert E. Lee](https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_E._Lee/) (right), photograph by David J. Ryan, Georgia, c. 1870.
This phot shows former high-ranking confederate generals Joseph E. Johnston and Robert E. Lee after the end of the [American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Civil_War/).
Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Ryan, D. J. (2026, November 13). Joseph E. Lee and Robert E. Lee. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Ryan, David J.. "Joseph E. Lee and Robert E. Lee." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 13, 2026. .
### MLA
Ryan, David J.. "Joseph E. Lee and Robert E. Lee." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Nov 2026, .
## License & Copyright
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