Confederate holidays

Politics / Issues

Lawmaker Wants Florida To End Confederate Holidays

News Service of Florida

The holidays mark the birthdays of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis, along with a Confederate Memorial Day.
Local / State

FL Senator Aims To Eliminate Confederate Holidays

Nick Evans

Sen. Lauren Book (D-Plantation) wants to roll back Florida’s confederate holiday observances.

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