Who is General Lee who became the icon of Dodge Charger?

Yep, already on the 1969 Dodge Charger "General Lee" in the movie The Dukes of Hazzard who have a distinctive horn sound? Eits, but we do not want to discuss the horn but want to discuss, Who is General Lee who became the icon of Dodge Charger?

His full name is General Robert E. Lee, a General during the American civil war who freed slaves (had no slaves), The Dodge Charger color symbol was taken from the flag of a confederate army led by General Lee. No wonder the nuances of strong anti-restraints in this film.

Inspired by this movie as well, many Charger owners are modifying Muscle car like General Lee.

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