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First in War, Forgotten by His Countrymen: Light Horse Harry Lee

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 • The tragic downfall: bankruptcy, debtor's prison, assault, and exile in the West Indies • Wisdom from exile: the letters of advice Lee wrote to his children, including young Robert E. Lee • Why flawed heroes still matter and what we can learn from their aspirations 📖 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction to Founding Philosophies Podcast 0:50 Discussing the Founding Fathers' Moral Shortcomings 2:08 Introducing Ryan Cole and His Works 2:57 Ryan Cole on Light Horse Harry Lee's Legacy 6:59 Lee's Role in the Ratification of the Constitution 10:56 The Tragic Downfall of Light Horse Harry Lee 14:31 Lee's Pursuit of Fame and Glory 30:25 The Importance of Monuments and Legacy 31:21 Lafayette's Influence on American Monuments 37:27 Henry Lee's Advocacy and Legacy 44:26 The Tragic End of Henry Lee 46:33 Henry Lee's Wisdom and Advice 53:45 The Legacy of the Founding Fathers 56:22 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections About the Guest: Ryan Cole is the author of biographies on Light Horse Harry Lee and the Marquis de Lafayette's return to America. His work brings to life the complex, often contradictory figures who shaped our nation. Recorded at Fancy Hill in the George Washington Parlor—a fitting setting for this conversation about Revolutionary War heroes and the enduring lessons they offer. Intro/Outro Music: Pioneer's March, Colonial Fife Tune: https://dn721806.ca.archive.org/0/ite... 📚 Resources mentioned: • Ryan Cole's biography of Light Horse Harry Lee • Henry Lee's memoirs of the Southern Campaign (written in debtor's prison) • Charles Royster's work on Lee Subscribe for more episodes exploring the moral philosophies and life lessons of America's Founding Fathers as we celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. #FoundingFathers #AmericanHistory #LightHorseHarryLee #RevolutionaryWar #RobertELee #GeorgeWashington #History #Podcast #250thAnniversary