Mississippi celebrates the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis on Memorial Day. Here's what to know about the state holiday ...

Jefferson Davis' birthday is one of three confederate holidays in Alabama. See when it is observed and what closures will happen.

Mississippi also celebrates Robert E. Lee Day on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Alabama is the only other state that combines the Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. holidays.

Florida also officially celebrates the Jan. 19 birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who did his ... Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr. and Susan B. Anthony (and Jesus, if you ...

When Martin Luther King visited ... “Yes, I am,” said King, just as politely. “I wonder if I could ask you two questions,” the young man said, and Young, Vivian, and Lee, all of whom ...

Those selected would receive up to $200,000 to create one of the 250 sculptures, which will be paid for in part with canceled grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. By Jennifer ...

The state jointly observes Robert E. Lee Day with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January.

Texas commemorates Confederate Heroes' Day on Jan. 19 in conjunctions with observance of birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall ... its proximity to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is observed ...

Texas commemorates Confederate Heroes' Day on Jan. 19 in conjunctions with observance of birthdays of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall ... its proximity to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is observed ...

It was 1896 when Act 80 became law in South Carolina, recognizing two holidays: Jan. 19 for the birthday of Robert E. Lee and May 10 for the day Stonewall Jackson died. Before and since ...

The state jointly observes Robert E. Lee Day with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January and the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis which is observed in June. First celebrated in ...