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The old fox nailed up at last

The old fox nailed up at last. Illustration shows former Confederate general Fitzhugh Lee standing next to the fox hide labeled The Old Virginia Fox, Mahone that he has nailed to a door; behind the door is a saddle labeled The Treason-Stained Saddle. Date 1885 November 11. The old fox nailed up at last. Illustration shows former Confederate general Fitzhugh Lee standing next to the fox hide labeled The Old Virginia Fox, Mahone that he has nailed to a door; behind the door is a saddle labeled The Treason-Stained Saddle. Date 1885 November 11

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In this satirical illustration from Puck magazine, published on November 11, 1885, former Confederate General Fitzhugh Lee stands triumphantly before a door adorned with a nailed-up fox hide labeled "The Old Virginia Fox, Mahone." The image is a reference to the end of Lee's military career and his controversial past. Lee, a prominent Confederate general during the American Civil War, had surrendered with Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House in 1865. However, unlike many of his Confederate counterparts, Lee continued to hold political and social influence in the post-war era, serving as a Virginia state senator and even delivering the eulogy at Robert E. Lee's funeral in 1870. Despite his continued prominence, Lee's association with the Confederacy and the treasonous actions of the Confederate States during the Civil War made him a target for satire and ridicule. In this illustration, Puck magazine portrays Lee as a cunning fox, symbolizing his sly and deceitful behavior during the war. The saddle labeled "The Treason-Stained Saddle" behind the door further emphasizes Lee's disgraceful past. The illustration's title, "The Old Fox Nailed Up at Last," suggests that Lee's reckoning has finally come, and he is being held accountable for his actions during the Civil War. The image serves as a reminder of the complex and contentious historical legacy of the Confederacy and its leaders in the post-war era. This illustration is a powerful example of the role of satire and cartoons in shaping public opinion and historical memory. It highlights the ongoing debates and tensions surrounding the interpretation of the Civil War and its aftermath in American society.

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