Confederate

(We learn from it, we don't re-write it because it offends someone), Slavery came with us when our Ancestors left England, Slavery wasn't just the cause that made this country split between North and South, (do your History again.) so every time the word Confederate is heard or the Confederate Flag is see it becomes racist, don't you think its time to move on??

Apology not accepted, lawmaker says of McDonnell 2010

Alabama, adopted a Constitution, and set up a government which they called the Confederate States of America, electing Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, President, and Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia,

The Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln Helen Nicolay 1910

Mississippi, Georgia and both Carolinas call it Confederate Memorial day; but Mississippi observes it on the last Monday of April, Alabama on the fourth Monday of April (whenever it falls), and Georgia on April 26.

October 13th, 2005 standing_dragon 2005

Ditto for anyone trafficking in Confederate nostalgia as a political strategy.

Think Progress » McDonnell apologizes, promises to acknowledge slavery in Confederacy proclamation. 2010

Not mentioning slavery in Confederate History Month declaration is a bit more than an "omission".

Apology not accepted, lawmaker says of McDonnell 2010

What does he expect that the whole state walks around with Confederate flags and dress in Confederate army uniforms with parades and everything?!?!?

McDonnell: Not mentioning slavery was 'a mistake' 2010

First thing that pops into my head when someone says Confederate is slavery.

Apology not accepted, lawmaker says of McDonnell 2010

What everyone calls the Confederate flag, was the Battle Flag of Northern Virginia.

Think Progress » Sen. George Allen (R-VA) is accused 2006

Several Southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead, which is usually called Confederate Memorial Day:

The History of Memorial Day 2006

Several Southern states continue to set aside a special day for honoring the Confederate dead, which is usually called Confederate Memorial Day:

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