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Robert E. Lee Day is a state holiday observed on various dates in parts of the Southern US, commemorating the January 19 birthday of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. [1] It is rooted in the Lost Cause myth prevalent throughout the Southern United States, as Lee was a central figure in Lost Cause mythology due to his social status, military exploits, and personality.
The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later on January 20, 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays.
On Friday, Jan. 19, the state of Florida officially honors the birth of a man who led armies to fight against the United States of America. Confederate General Robert E. Lee's birthday is one of ...
1953 – Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated as the 34th President of the United States of America, becoming the first president to begin his presidency on January 20 since the 20th Amendment changed the dates of presidential terms. [11] 1954 – In the United States, the National Negro Network is established with 40 charter member radio stations.
The holiday season is officially coming to a close and there are 31 days of January ahead. ... January 20. Inauguration Day. International Day of Acceptance. National Cheese Lover’s Day.
There are some national holidays that are observed traditionally in the United States, like Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18, and others that are a bit more obscure, like Opposite Day ...
February 15–21 (3rd Monday) – Washington's Birthday (reincluded because the holiday is not listed under the Florida government holidays) March 20 – April 23 (floating Friday using Computus) – Good Friday; April 2 – Pascua Florida Day; April 26 – Confederate Memorial Day; June 3 – birthday of Jefferson Davis; June 14 – Flag Day
Here are the dates of January's federal holidays, according to the OPM: Wednesday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day ... Jan. 20. 2025 holiday schedule: See full list of dates for Easter, Memorial Day ...