Lee had sworn an oath to the United States on March 28, 1861 when he was promoted to Colonel in the United States Army. He resigned from the United States Army on April 20, 1861 and committed treason two days later.
Lee had sworn an oath to the United States on March 28, 1861 when he was promoted to Colonel in the United States Army. He resigned from the United States Army on April 20, 1861 and committed treason two days later.