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

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

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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.

Alabama marks Confederate Memorial Day in April and the birthday of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in June. The state jointly observes Robert E. Lee Day with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in ...

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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 Jackson ... extra controversy due to its proximity to Martin Luther ...