The childhood home of Robert E. Lee in Alexandria, Virginia. Courtesy: Library of Congress Anne moves her children into a small house in Alexandria after Henry is no longer able to afford the Lee ...
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.
Robert E. Lee Day was originally celebrated by states ... Jr. Every other state that formerly celebrated Lee, including Lee’s home state of Virginia, has dropped those recognitions.
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 ...
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.