Texas HCR36 expresses support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day.
Texas HCR36 expresses support for designating January 19 as Confederate Freedom Day. The resolution notes that the current Confederate Heroes Day, also observed on January 19, commemorates Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War. Opponents of the holiday argue for preserving history without glorifying individuals who fought to keep slaves in bondage.
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