The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon. But in two states, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general.

Mississippi and Alabama are the last states to celebrate Confederate general Robert E. Lee alongside Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.

Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?

Every year, the state of Florida observes the birth of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as an official state holiday.

The debate over these holiday observances continues to evolve, reflecting broader national conversations about historical memory.

Alabama will also observe the state holiday honoring the birthday of Robert E. Lee, a Confederate general. Most federal, state and local government offices will be closed Monday.

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EDITOR'S NOTE Morgantown's Community Coalition for Social Justice (CCSJ) is celebrating this Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. Read more about the event and how to attend in Joan Browning's essay on Page C-1 of Sunday's (Jan.

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