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Congressional Designation

Name: Congressional Designation
Start: 1865-01-23
Location: Confederate Congress

When: January 23, 1865
Where: Confederate Congress
Part of: Robert E. Lee appointed general-in-chief of Confederate armies

The Confederate Congress formally designated Robert E. Lee as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States on January 23, 1865.

This legislative act established Lee's authority over the Confederate military forces. The designation preceded his actual service start date, creating a formal legal basis for his command role during the final phase of the war.

Sources

Confederate States Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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