Mississippi and Alabama are the only two states that still celebrate Confederate Gen.Robert E. Lee’s birthday alongside ... by most after President Ronald Reagan designated the third Monday ...
President Ronald Regan signed the bill creating the holiday into ... Mississippi and Alabama lawmakers opted to add it to an existing holiday honoring Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Many states in ...
President Ronald Reagan in 1983 signed legislation ... "There are fundamental difference between General Lee and Dr. King. The Confederate general, he fought the preserve slavery and uphold ...