He had another tie to General Washington as well: He married Mary Ann Randolph Custis. the greatgranddaughter of Martha Washington. There are streets. schools. and other landmarks throughout my district bearing Lees name and frequently both names. Washington and Lee. Also. the Gazette newspaper in Alexandria has spearheaded a unique drive to restore General Lees citizenship and has collected 15.000 signatures of support from individuals in 43 States and several foreign countries. I had the honor of presenting to the Subcommittee on Immigration. Citizenship. and International Law the signatures collected by the Gazette during hearings on the bill June 11. Also the Virginia General Assembly.
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