Madison - William Robert “Bill” Lee, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. Mary's Care Center. He was born on October 31, 1944, in Madison, Wis., the son of ...

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

But in Alabama and Mississippi, Monday is also Robert E. Lee Day in honor of ... difference between General Lee and Dr. King. The Confederate general, he fought the preserve slavery and uphold ...

Lee instead. Alabama and Mississippi have recognized Robert E. Lee Day as a state holiday since the early 1900s, later combining it with the federal celebration of King, which President Ronald ...

Robert E. Lee Day was originally celebrated by states ... Karriem told the Columbus Commercial Dispatch that he believed the two men’s celebrations needed to be divided.

Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday for Civil Rights ... but Mississippi pairs it with Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. (He was born June 3, 1808.) Mail will not run for MLK Day, and ...

“I’m extremely proud of my cousin Prince William for all he does and continues to do to support Centrepoint and the vital work they provide to homeless young people,” she continued. Luc ...

Robert “Bob” William Quest Sr. passed away peacefully ... Growing up in Rockford, Bob developed a love for sports. He recalls kids saying they couldn’t believe how fast that “chubby ...