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Civil War heritage groups are criticizing Gov. Mark Warner for refusing to officially recognize their commemorative events since taking office two years ago.
As Virginians celebrate Lee-Jackson Day today with Mr. Warner's blessing, the groups are urging the Democratic governor to issue a proclamation for a Civil War History Month, a Confederate History Month or a Union Soldier Month.Groups on both sides of the Confederate-Union split said Mr. Warner should try to be less politically correct and pay more attention to the historical significance of the war.See the full content of this document
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Warner Refuses to Honor Fete for Civil War
However, Warner spokeswoman Ellen Qualls said yesterday the governor has no intention of issuing such proclamations - a decision that is fueling a decades-old debate surrounding Civil War holidays in Virginia, where most of the battles were fought.
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