But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general. The two states recognize King and Lee on the third Monday in January.

But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general. The two states recognize King and Lee on the third Monday in January.

Arkansas used to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Robert E. Lee’s birthday on the same day, too, but as NBC News reported, in 2017 Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that ...

A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee as seen on August 10, 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Logan Cyrus/Getty Images Copy Link Share Share Comment ...

But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate general. The two states recognize King and Lee on the third Monday in January.

Alabama and Mississippi in the 1980s adopted Martin Luther King Day as a state holiday, adding it to their existing day honoring Lee. U.S. & World California 1 hour ago ...

But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of the Confederate ... Alabama lawmakers in 1901 named a January state holiday for Lee. Mississippi did the same in 1910.

Alabama and Mississippi to honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. by The Associated Press. Sun, January 19th 2025 at 7:59 AM. Updated Sun, January 19th 2025 at 8:02 AM.

Alabama and Mississippi will also honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King, ... Louisiana in 2022 struck Robert E. Lee Day and Confederate Memorial Day from the list of official state holidays.