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Today is Robert E. Lee Day

Monday, January 20, 2020, is an official state holiday. State offices and most schools will be closed today in honor of General Robert E. Lee who led the Confederate armed forces during the War Between the States in the 1860’s. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 in Stratford, Virginia. His father, major General Henry … Continued
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January 20, 2020

Today is Robert E. Lee’s birthday

Monday, January 21, 2019, is a state holiday and is celebrated across the state of Alabama as General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. The Virginian commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the War Between the States. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 the son of Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee III and Ann … Continued
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January 21, 2019

Monday is Memorial Day

Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day each year is where the United States remembers the over one million Americans who have died defending this country from its enemies over the last two and a half centuries. Memorial Day began immediately after the Civil War when families, of both sides, who had lost loved ones would … Continued
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May 28, 2018

Today is Robert E. Lee’s birthday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 15, 2018, is celebrated across the state of Alabama as General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. Generations of Alabamians have revered the Virginian who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the War Between the States. Lee was born on Jan. 19, 1807. His father, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” … Continued
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January 15, 2018