Swords of The Union

The Swords of the Union are the two swords wielded by Ulysses S. Grant and General Lee during the American Civil War. According to legend, while the Confederates were formally surrendering to the Union, Lee was said to have given his personal saber over to Grant. However, Grant, shocked at the display of humility and noble character, handed the sword back and remarked that such a gentleman should never have his weapon taken. 
In time the two weapons became objects of admiration by both sides of the Civil War and soon enough reports of strange incidents began to surround them. Eventually, a prophecy became attached to them as well. It stated that, so long as each of the two swords remained in the hands of an American, the United States would never again suffer a civil war. 
Today the two sabers are kept under close guard by the Sons of Liberty. Top-ranking members of the Chapter are assigned to the swords at all times and when the swords are moved, it is always under armed guard. It should be noted that the sword of Lee is traditionally guarded over not by a member of the SoL proper, but instead by a member of the Knights of the Golden Circle. Category:Sons Of Liberty
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