Tate Reeves Signs Controversial Proclamation for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed a proclamation declaring April Confederate Heritage Month, continuing a tradition that has sparked controversy in the state. The proclamation, which was not widely publicized on official state channels, was shared on a Facebook page for the Mississippi chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The statement marks April as the month when the American Civil War began in 1861 between the Confederate and Union armies.
This declaration has been a point of division, with critics arguing that it glorifies a painful chapter in American history, while others see it as part of a heritage that should be remembered.