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Why is Florida honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee the same day?

On Monday, Jan. 19, Florida honors two historic figures with very different goals: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and General Robert E. Lee.

Alabama 1 of 2 states that combine Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert E. Lee holidays

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Alabama. But alongside honors for the slain civil rights leader is recognition for ...

Why do MS, AL have Robert E Lee holiday on Martin Luther King Day? What we know

Monday is the federal holiday honoring Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Two US states celebrate Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. What to know today ...

Mississippi lawmaker proposes separating MLK, Robert E Lee holidays

A Mississippi lawmaker has introduced legislation to separate the state’s joint celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, proposing to exclusively honor the civil ...

2 states have a Robert E. Lee state holiday on Martin Luther King Day

US states celebrate Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday honoring Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Which ones? What we know ...