Robert E. Lee Day
| Robert E. Lee Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Southern United States |
| Type | Cultural, Southern |
| Significance | Southern Heritage |
| Date | January 19 |
| Next time | January 19, 2017 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Robert E. Lee Day is a holiday marking the birth date of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, observed each year on January 19, Lee's birthday.[1] Because he was a Confederate general, it is mainly celebrated in the Southern United States, particularly Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.[2] Because of its time of year, it is sometimes associated with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.[3][4]
In Florida and Tennessee,[5] it is celebrated on January 19. In Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi it is celebrated on or around January 19. In Georgia, it is celebrated on the 4th Friday of November.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Berkow, Ira (November 10, 1990). "Sports of the Times: Dr. King and the Super Bowl". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ Timeanddate.com
- ↑ "Robert E. Lee also honored on King Day". MSNBC. 2008-01-21. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
- ↑ "Robert E. Lee Day". Son of The South. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
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