Hansen Sinclair - AHN News Reporter
Richmond, VA, United States (AHN) - The governor of Virginia has declared April as Confederate History Month, a tradition that was given up by the two preceding Virginia governors, according to reports.
Gov. Robert R. McDonnell, a Republican, reportedly said honoring those who fought in the South during the U.S. Civil War is intended to boost tourism in the Southern commonwealth.
The year 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the battle among the states in 1861.
Virginia’s last two governors, both Democrat, refused to celebrate the event, reports stated.
McDonnell declared on his website the month of April is a call for all Virginians to “understand the sacrifices of the Confederate leaders, soldiers and citizens during the period of Civil War”.
The Virginia branch of the NAACP, along with Virginia’s Legislative Black Caucus, called the statement and the observance of the War an insult to a large portion of the population, according to reports.
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