Robert E. Lee's birthday is one of three ... as tensions rose around Southern secession. Lee declined, saying he could not fight against his home state, and he resigned from the U.S. Army.

Robert E. Lee Day was originally celebrated by states in the South for decades following the Civil War, but was abandoned by most after President Ronald Reagan designated the third Monday in ...

Most, including Lee's home state of Virginia, have since dropped celebrating Lee, who was born on Jan. 19, 1807. The only other state celebrating Robert E. Lee Day and King together is Alabama.

Fifty-five years of living in the Southeast during which we enjoyed lots of travel resulted in visiting most of the National ...

The Battle of Cold Harbor was the Confederacy’s last major Civil War victory. Does it offer any insight into the mysterious ...

Unanswered questions and conspiracy theories have long dogged the assassinations, particularly the murder of President John F ...

Keep in mind that because of the very cold temperatures, any snow accumulation could be impactful, so continue to monitor for updates and reconsider travel plans ... Why Robert E. Lee Day still ...

Gov. Bill Lee delivered his annual State of the State address Monday night, leading with a push for “innovation” to a joint ...

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. Their state governments ...

New regulatory filings shows power line surges, malfunctions during high winds, including at a transmission tower near where ...