The Battle of Gettysburg was fought 158 years ago
The battle was a Union victory and the major turning point in the Civil War.
War between the States
Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Today is Memorial Day
The federal and state holiday is set aside to remember the nearly 1.3 million Americans who have paid the ultimate price for our country.
Bill filed to remove Confederate battle flag from Alabama’s state coat-of-arms
The current coat of arms contains a shield adorned with all five flags that have flown over the state.
Lawsuit to protect Lauderdale Courthouse Confederate statue gains support
The lawsuit by three local residents to prevent the city of Florence and Lauderdale County from removing the Confederate Statue known as “Eternal Vigil” has new support. The Lauderdale County Republican Executive Committee announced Saturday that the Alabama Division of United Daughters of the Confederacy’s official position is now that Eternal Vigil must remain on … Continued
Sewell applauds House vote to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Hill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted in favor of H.R. 7573, a bill to remove several Confederate statues from places of prominence on Capitol Hill in Washington, by a margin of 305 to 113. Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell applauded passage of the bill. The bill replaces the bust in the Old Supreme Court … Continued
Lauderdale Republicans pass resolution defending Florence Confederate monument
Lauderdale County Republicans responded to calls to take down a local monument by passing a resolution urging elected leaders to oppose its removal.
Sewell commemorates Juneteenth
Friday, Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Selma) reflects on the history Juneteenth Day, June 19. “Juneteenth is the story of being “freed” while still in slavery, not only for the two long years those enslaved in Texas lived in bondage without knowing the Union prevailed, but for every year since that Black Americans have remained subjected to … Continued
Sessions slams Jones for voting to rename military bases
Friday, former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) released a statement criticizing Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) voting to rename every American military base and every military item that is named for Southern soldiers who fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War: “The vote by Senator Doug Jones to remove from all military … Continued
Alabama Supreme Court rules against Birmingham, upholds Memorial Preservation Act
Wednesday, the Alabama Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the State of Alabama and upheld the state’s Memorial Preservation Act. The state had sued the City of Birmingham after the City had erected a plywood barrier around the monument honoring the soldiers and sailors who fought for the Confederate States of American during the … Continued