Forrest

One of the most notorious symbols of the Confederacy, Forrest has long been celebrated by Tennessee, his home state.
Memphis is digging up the remains of a Confederate general who led the early KKK|Brittany Shammas|June 3, 2021|Washington Post
In addition to his job leading a team of health-care professionals, Forrest sits on the board of two nonprofits — a homeless shelter and a food pantry — and has been taking care of his 84-year-old mother, who moved in with him during the pandemic.
Date Lab: They had so much in common. Then the topic of Kanye West came up.|Rich Juzwiak|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
For the last five years, I’ve been chasing Forrest’s memory across the country, trying to figure out what it means for Americans to still honor him in 2020.
The Fight Over Monuments of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest Holds a Lesson About Whiteness in America|Connor Towne O’Neill|July 13, 2020|Time
I would bear witness, document, report on the referendums on Forrest taking place in four cities.
The Fight Over Monuments of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest Holds a Lesson About Whiteness in America|Connor Towne O’Neill|July 13, 2020|Time

When I first started writing about Forrest, I conceived of myself as an outside observer.
The Fight Over Monuments of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest Holds a Lesson About Whiteness in America|Connor Towne O’Neill|July 13, 2020|Time
Forrest Gump was about as crimson as they come, and America loved the bejesus out of him.
Let Us Now Praise Famous Rednecks and Their Unjustly Unsung Kin|Allison Glock|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the U.S., however, it was only the second-highest grossing film, behind Forrest Gump.
‘The Lion King’ Turns 20: Every Crazy, Weird Fact About the Disney Classic|Kevin Fallon|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dealing with his case appropriately is a “test for our society,” said Dr. Forrest.
Don’t Blame Asperger’s for Massacres|Janelle Dumalaon|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A builder by profession, he quickly became something of a Forrest Gump of budgetary doom.
Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed|Josh Robin|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like Forrest Gump, South Beach Market prepares their fresh seafood in just about every way possible.
Become a Fried Seafood Believer at South Beach Market|Jane & Michael Stern|April 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As he came to the hill he passed within a few hundred yards of Forrest's men, who were concealed in the woods.
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris
I had time during the mêlée to take note of the actions of General Forrest, and I observed that a great change had come over him.
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris
We came right upon General Forrest—I knew him from the newspaper portraits, poor as they were.
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris
About four o'clock in the afternoon the troopers under General Forrest came in contact with Federals.
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris
General Forrest turned to an orderly: "Go fetch Grissom here; tell him to come right away."
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris

British Dictionary definitions for Forrest

Forrest

/ (ˈfɒrɪst) /

noun

John, 1st Baron Forrest 1847–1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first premier of Western Australia (1890–1901)

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