Elizabeth R. Varon, Langbourne M. Williams Professor of American History at the University of Virginia, discusses James Longstreet's influence in the early era of Reconstruction after the Civil War.

Old Pete at a Crossroads: James Longstreet and Southern Reactions to the Reconstruction Acts of 1867

The Civil War witnessed a number of critical turning points. Major battles, the Emancipation Proclamation, the election of 1864, and the New York City draft riots represent the kinds of military, political, and social events that could signal a profound shift in the conflict's direction or momentum. Speakers address the range, and potential for disagreement, inherent in any search for historical turning points.

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Old Pete at a Crossroads: James Longstreet and Southern Reactions to the Reconstruction Acts of 1867

Old Pete at a Crossroads: James Longstreet and Southern Reactions to the Reconstruction Acts of 1867