Reeves’ order, signed on Friday, has precedent in a 2016 order given by his predecessor, though the Jackson Free Press notes that the current governor’s order appears to incorrectly blame the Union and Confederacy equally for the destruction caused by the war, despite the fact that the Confederacy began the conflict by firing on Fort Sumter. Additionally, Reeves’ actions are colored by his historical ties to pro-Confederate groups, including the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Kappa Alpha Order, a fraternity known for its reverence of Robert E. Lee.
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