Civil War

South Carolinians Celebrate 150th Anniversary Of Secession

David Taintor | December 21, 2010, 8:53AM

South Carolinians literally had a ball last night celebrating the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. The secession ball, organized by the Confederate Heritage Trust -- and sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans -- reportedly featured a 45-minute theatrical play re-enacting the signing of the Ordinance of Secession, where South Carolina declared its intention to secede from the union.

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Confederate History Month

McDonnell Cancels Confederate History Month

Rachel Slajda | September 27, 2010, 9:01AM

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell

Bob McDonnell, the Republican governor of Virginia, announced Friday morning that he will not declare next April "Confederate History Month."

McDonnell caused a stir this April when he proclaimed Confederate History Month, something that had been a tradition in the past but that his predecessors had skipped. Most critics made hay of the fact that he made no mention of slavery in the proclamation. He eventually apologized and added a clause about the "evil and inhumane practice."

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Bob McDonnell

In Latest Rightward Shift, McDonnell Lets VA Police Pray To Jesus

Zachary Roth | April 29, 2010, 4:32PM

Va. Secretary of Administration Lisa Hicks-Thomas and Gov. McDonnell (R-VA) pause in memory of the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy

It's not long the worst thing he's done since taking office, but Virginia governor Bob McDonnell is certainly leaving little doubt as to who he's listening to.

McDonnell, a Republican, yesterday quietly reversed a policy, instituted under the previous governor, Democrat Tim Kaine, prohibiting Virginia State Police troopers from referring to Jesus Christ in public prayers.

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