The
Robert E. Lee birthday program sponsored by the Alabama Division was a very
special way to honor General Lee on his birthday, Saturday 19 January. Division
Commander Carl Jones, in the first picture, had words of welcome and mentioned
the Division’s decision to place five Confederate monuments in Alabama on private
property this year.
Past
National Commander Chuck McMichael delivered the keynote address, describing
how the “rebels” of the Confederacy had identical motivation and ideals as did the “rebels” of the American Revolution. The only difference was that the first
Revolution was a victory but the second War for Independence was not. He is in the second picture.
The
third picture shows Commander Jones and Division 1st Lt. Commander Mike McMurry
presenting a check for over $8000 to the Alabama Archives and History
Confederate flag conservation fund. The Alabama Division donates ten percent of income
from SCV tags to this fund each year.
Many
compatriots lingered after the formal ceremony to view some of the conserved
flags and other exhibits in the Archives. It was a great time to get together
to honor such a man of character as Lee and visit with each other.
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