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Florida honors civil rights leader, Civil War general on same day

On Monday, Jan. 19, Florida honors two historic figures with very different goals: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and General Robert E. Lee.

Florida recognizes the birthdays of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Confederate General Robert E. Lee on the same day in January.
Florida law still includes three Confederate holidays: Robert E. Lee’s birthday, Confederate Memorial Day, and Jefferso… [10463 chars]

Source: Herald-Tribune | Published: 2026-01-19T16:02:14Z

Credit: Herald-Tribune

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